Home health care	Medical and nursing services provided in a patient’s home.
In-home care	Assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, provided in the patient’s home.
Non-medical home care	Personal care services provided in the patient’s home, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, and light housekeeping.
Personal care assistant (PCA)	A trained individual who provides non-medical care and assistance with daily activities to individuals who are elderly, disabled, or have a chronic illness.
Hospice care	Palliative care provided to individuals with terminal illnesses in their home or a hospice facility.
Respite care	Temporary relief for caregivers, allowing them to take a break from their caregiving duties.
Personal Support Worker (PSW)	A trained individual who provides personal care and assistance with daily activities to individuals who are elderly, disabled, or have a chronic illness.
Home health aide (HHA)	A healthcare professional who provides basic medical and personal care to patients in their homes.
Live-in care	Round-the-clock care provided by a caregiver who lives in the patient’s home.
Private duty nursing	Skilled nursing care provided in the patient’s home on a private pay basis.
Case management	Coordination of care for individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses, including assessment of their needs, development of a care plan, and arrangement of services.
Occupational therapy	Rehabilitation services provided by an occupational therapist to help individuals perform daily activities and improve their quality of life.
Physical therapy	Rehabilitation services provided by a physical therapist to help individuals improve mobility and manage pain.
Speech therapy	Rehabilitation services provided by a speech therapist to help individuals improve their communication skills.
Medical social worker	A healthcare professional who provides support and assistance to patients and their families, including connecting them to community resources and helping them navigate the healthcare system.
Caregiver	An individual who provides care and support to a person who is elderly, disabled, or has a chronic illness.
Palliative care	Medical care provided to individuals with serious illnesses to alleviate suffering and improve quality of life.
End-of-life care	Medical and personal care provided to individuals who are approaching the end of their lives.
Caregiver burnout	Physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion experienced by caregivers due to the demands of care giving.
Advance care planning	This refers to the process of thinking about and documenting your preferences for medical care in the event that you are unable to communicate your wishes.
Do not resuscitate (DNR) order	This is a request to not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if your heart stops or you stop breathing.
Power of attorney for healthcare	This is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions about your medical care if you are unable to do so yourself.
Advanced directive	This is a legal document that outlines your wishes for medical treatment in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself. An advanced directive can include a living will and a power of attorney for healthcare.
Living will	This is a type of advanced directive that outlines your wishes for medical treatment in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself. A living will typically covers issues such as the use of life-sustaining treatments and the provision of pain management.