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21 LEGEND The following is a legend of abbreviations used throughout New LifeStyles. AL Assisted Living ALZ or MEM Alzheimer's/Related Dementia Diagnoses BHV Behavioral Health Category 1 Bedridden Category 2 Mobile/Not bedridden CCRC Continuing Care Retirement Community CNA Certified Nursing Assistant DAY Day Care EMS Emergency Response Systems HC Home Care HHA Home Health Aide HOS Hospice Care ICF Intermediate Care Facility IV Intravenous Therapy MEM or ALZ Alzheimer's/Related Dementia Diagnoses MSW Medical Social Worker N/A Information Not Available NP Non-Participating in Medicare or Medicaid OT Occupational Therapy PSY Psychiatric Care PT Physical Therapy RES Residential Care RET Retirement Living RHB Rehabilitation Therapy RSP Respite Care SN Skilled Nursing SNF Skilled Nursing Facility ST Speech Therapy SUB Sub-Acute Care VA Veteran's Admin. Contract VENT Ventilator WC Wound Care WSS Wandering Security System * Medicaid ** Medicare *** Medicare and Medicaid PROGRAMS & SERVICES Alzheimer's Association (800) 272-3900 American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) (888) 687-2277 American Parkinson's Disease Association (800) 908-2732 American Society on Aging (800) 537-9728 Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) (703) 894-1805 Children of Aging Parents (800) 227-7294 Elder Abuse Hotline (800) 677-1116 Leading Age (202) 783-2242 Meals on Wheels Association of America (888) 988-6325 Medicaid (800) 252-8263 Medicare (800) 772-1213 National Stroke Association (800) 787-6537 Senior Centers Information (800) 339-4661 Senior Corps - RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Programs) (800) 942-2677 Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 Veteran's Assistance (800) 827-1000