nursing home

elderly

Advanced in age

• seniorsOldest in a group
• agingGrowing older over time
• dementiaChronic cognitive impairment

Alzheimer's · bedridden · wheelchair · walker · frail · dependent · lucid · memory care · sundowning · wandering

caregiver

One providing daily assistance

• personal careMaintaining one's hygiene
• assistanceSupport or aid given
• bathingImmersion for cleanliness

feeding · medication · hygiene · dignity · comfort · attentiveness · compassion · tenderness · patience · supervision

building

Enclosed roofed structure

• wingLimb enabling flight
• roomEnclosed interior area
• bedFurniture for slumber

ward · corridor · dining hall · common room · garden · handrails · elevator · call button · reception · visiting hours

nurse

Healthcare provider, bedside

• aideSupporting staff member
• orderlyArranged with care
• administratorPerson who manages operations

physician · geriatrician · social worker · therapist · dietitian · chaplain · receptionist · janitor · volunteer · licensed practical nurse

rehabilitation

Recovery from injury/addiction

• physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
• occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
• medication managementCoordinating drug therapy safely

meals · laundry · housekeeping · transportation · social activities · bingo · crafts · music therapy · pet therapy · religious services

licensing

Granting official permission

• inspectionFormal assessment of condition
• complianceAdhering to requirements
• MedicareFederal senior health program

Medicaid · accreditation · ombudsman · patient rights · abuse · neglect · violation · citation · complaint · advocacy

• businessesbusiness, company, bank, bakery, enterprise
• care facilitieshospital, clinic, medical center, health center, rehabilitation center
• Care Servicesbabysitting, pet sitting, house sitting, day care, daycare
• community facilitiescommunity center, recreation center, civic center, public library, fire station
• living arrangementscohabitation, roommates, housemates, shared housing, house share
• Medical Facilitieshospital, clinic, health center, urgent care, emergency room