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Glossary Accessory Apartment Created when a single-family home is modified to include a complete, private apartment for use by an older person, or when an elderly person converts part of his or her own home into an Accessory Apartment for use by another person. Accessory Units Private housing arrangements in, or adjacent to, existing single-family homes. See Also: Accessory Apartment, Elder Cottage. Activities Of Daily Living (ADL) Basic activities such as bathing, dressing, using the toilet, eating, and moving from one place to another. Acute care Medical treatment for individuals with short-term illnesses or health problems.
Home Care Worker A contracted worker who provides certain caregiving services in a person’s home. See Also: Companion, Home Health Aide, Home Health Nurse, Housekeeper, Personal Care
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