Assisted living
Assisted Living
Assisted living (pronunciation: /əˈsɪstɪd ˈlɪvɪŋ/) is a type of long-term care facility that provides different levels of personal and health care services for adults who may need assistance with daily activities but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care provided in nursing homes.
Etymology
The term "assisted living" originated in the early 1980s as an alternative to the more institutional setting of nursing homes. It was coined to describe a type of care that is somewhere between independent living and nursing homes, where assistance is provided as needed.
Related Terms
- Long-term care: A variety of services designed to meet a person's health or personal care needs during a short or long period of time.
- Nursing home: A place for people who don't need to be in a hospital but can't be cared for at home.
- Independent living: A living arrangement that maximizes independence and self-determination, especially for people with disabilities.
- Home care: Health care or supportive care provided in the patient's home by healthcare professionals.
- Residential care: Long-term care given to adults or children who stay in a residential setting rather than in their own home or family home.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Assisted living
- Wikipedia's article - Assisted living
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