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	AARP www.aarp.org
	Alzheimer's Foundation of America www.alzfdn.org
	Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org
	American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry www.aagpgpa.org
	American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
	American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
	American Heart Association www.americanheart.org
	American Society on Aging www.asaging.org
	American Stroke Association www.strokeassociation.org
	Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org
	Elderhostel www.elderhostel.org
	Elderweb www.elderweb.com
	Glaucoma www.glaucoma.org
	Medicare www.medicare.gov
	National Council on the Aging www.ncoa.org
	National Stroke Association www.stroke.org
	Parkinsons Disease www.parkinsons.org
	Social Security Association www.ssa.gov

Glossary of Terms

ADL Activities of Daily Living, such as bathing, eating, etc.

CNA Certified Nursing Assistant is supervised by a nurse, and provides basic care services like bathing, grooming and feeding. CNAs can check vital signs and assist with medical equipment under a nurse's care.

CCRC Continuing Care Retirement Community is overall senior housing that includes assisted living, nursing care, etc.

ECHO Elder Cottage Housing Opportunities. A mother-in-law cottage, a separate living unit aside a single family home.

HHA A home health agency provides skilled nursing and therapeutic services to people in their homes.

LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse provides routine patient care.

RCFE Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.