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Chapter Twenty-One • Glossary

Medical Alert & Call Systems • Also known as Emergency Response Systems.
An electronic system or device that connects an individual to assistance in an
emergency.

PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) • It is a model of care for
individuals age 55 and older who are living with chronic illness or disabilities and
require coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in
their home and community. Medicare, Medi-Cal and private pay are accepted by
this program.

Palliative Care • Pain management services to provide comfort to those with a
life-threatening condition.

Residential Care Facilities • A broad term used to describe group homes,
assisted living facilities, board and care homes, specialized senior apartments,
skilled nursing facilities, or other facilities that provide services where individuals
live.

Respite Care • Services which provide temporary or periodic relief for caregivers.

Retirement Communities • Communities that provide shelter and support
services to older adults who are nearly or totally independent. The level of
services may include housekeeping, meal preparation, recreational and social
activities, and transportation.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) • State-licensed facilities that provide a safe,
therapeutic environment for individuals who require rehabilitative care or who can
no longer live independently because of functional or cognitive impairment. Also
known as nursing homes or convalescent homes.

Spend Down • A process of spending excess assets to meet Medi-Cal eligibility
requirements.

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