A comprehensive list of terms used in the senior living industry
Our Glossary can
help you learn about commonly used terms and the different senior housing
and care choices available.
Select a letter:
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z
Dementia
Progressive neurological, cognitive, or medical disorder that affects memory, judgment, and cognitive powers.
Developmental Disability (dd)
Affliction characterized by chronic physical and mental disabilities, which may include: cerebral palsy, retardation, thyroid problems, seizures, quadriplegia.
Director Of Nursing (don)
A DON oversees all nursing staff in a nursing home, and is responsible for formulating nursing policies and monitoring the quality of care delivered, as well as the facility's compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to nursing care.