A

Abusive Relationship

Information and advice for caregivers who are making long-term care decisions impacted by a physically or emotionally abusive relationship with their care recipient.

Activities of Daily Living

ADL; Basic tasks of everyday life assessed in the categories of dressing, bathing, eating, transferring, and toileting.

Addiction edit

Information and advice on providing care or support for someone who is suffering from addiction to a substance, thing, or activity. aga

Adult Day Care

Care or companionship programs for older adults who need assistance or supervision during the day.

C

C. Difficile

Clostridium difficile; A type of bacteria that causes diarrhea, fever and inflammation of the colon. C. diff infection is spread by spores found in feces. Older adults in health care facilities are most at risk following the use of antibiotics.