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What is 55+ Living? A community designed with the needs of aged 55+ as a focus (rather than young couple etc.). Typically gated includes clubhouses, fitness centers, tennis courts, pools and more for an active senior lifestyle.Terms
Geriatric Assessment: A professional medical overview that covers areas such as medication, behavior, needs, activity preferences, and daily routines. The goal of an assessment is to pick up clues early before they cause a significant impact on your loved ones’...Terms
Boarding and Care Home Home in a residential area designed to provide a room, meals, laundry, supervision, and varying levels of assistance with care provided. Different levels of support exist. In many states, Board and Care Homes are licensed or...Terms
Medicare: Federal health care insurance provided to those 65 and older and does not require resource or income analysis.Terms
Palliative Care: Palliative (pronounced “pal-lee-uh-tiv”) care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on relieving the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness like ovarian cancer. The goal is to improve quality of life for both... 
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