New LifeStyles - Portland

Spring/Summer 2014

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30 Dealing with Alzheimer's can be tough. But it doesn't mean you have to forget about the joys of living. If you or someone you love is suffering from Alzheimer's, call the Alzheimer's Association helpline for support, understanding and information day or night at 1-800-272-3900. When it comes to Alzheimer's, remember—you are not alone. Make the first call to 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org. Concept and design by Henry Russell Bruce – www.hrb-ideas.com. Alzheimer's doesn't mean you forget how to smile. AFH Adult Family Home ARC Adult Residential Care AL Assisted Living ALF Assisted Living Facility ALZ or MEM Alzheimer's/Related Dementia Diagnoses/Memory Care ASL Assisted Living BHM Boarding Home CCAC Continuing Care Accreditation Commission CCRC Continuing Care Retirement Community EAR Enhanced Residential Care HC Home Care HHC Home Health Agency HOS Hospice Care HUD Housing and Urban Development ICF Intermediate Care Facility IND Independent Living LTC Long Term Care MEM or ALZ Memory Care/Alzheimer's/ Related Dementia Diagnoses N/A Information Not Available NH Nursing Home NF Nursing Facility NP Non-Participating in Medicare or Medicaid PC Personal Care RC Residential Care RCF Residential Care Facility RET Retirement Living RHB Rehabilitation Therapy RSP Respite Care SNF Skilled Nursing Facility VA Veteran's Administration Contract WC Wound Care * Medicaid ** Medicare *** Medicare and Medicaid LEGEND The following is a legend of abbreviations used throughout New LifeStyles. POR s-s 14 a_2000 master 2.0 3/19/14 12:54 PM Page 30

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