Key Concepts
Acute Illness - A serious condition, such as pneumonia, from which the body can fully recover with proper medical attention.
Adult Day Care - Type of care (usually custodial) designed for individuals who require assistance with various activities of daily living, while their primary caregivers are absent. Offered in care centers.
Continuing Care - Type of health or medical care designed to provide a benefit for elderly individuals who live in a retirement community; addresses full-time needs, both social and medical. Also known as residential care.
Custodial Care - Level of health or medical care given to meet daily personal needs, such as dressing, bathing, getting out of bed, etc. Though it does not require medical training, it must be administered under a physician's order.
Home Health Care - Skilled or unskilled care provided in an individual's home, usually on a part-time basis.
Intermediate Nursing Care - Level of health or medical care that is occasional or rehabilitative, ordered by a physician and performed by skilled medical personnel.
Long-Term Care - Refers to the broad range of medical and personal services for individuals (often the elderly) who need assistance with daily activities for an extended period of time.
Medicare Supplement Policy - Health insurance that provides coverage to fill the gaps in Medicare coverage.
Respite Care - Type of health or medical care designed to provide a short rest period for a caregiver. Characterized by its temporary status.
Skilled Nursing Care - Daily nursing care ordered by a doctor, often medically necessary. It can only be performed by or under the supervision of skilled medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day.
Familiarize yourself with the Key Concepts in the Florida study manual, Unit 21.
