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Chapter Twenty-Two • Glossary

Long Term Care Insurance • A type of insurance coverage for long term care
expenses such as assistance with activities of daily living or medical care required
to manage a chronic condition and will generally cover some of, if not all, the costs
associated with skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes, assisted living or
other types of similar facilities. In addition, the policy may cover home health care
and other costs of care depending upon the terms of the policy.

Long Term Care Ombudsman • A state-certified advocate serving residents in
facilities for the elderly.

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

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