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Everything we do it seems there is a specific glossary that is used. On this site there are numerous acronyms that are used that are confusing. We are not a secret society so let's try to help out the newcomers.
Here is a link to many terms and acronyms used on this site.
Everyone here is internet savvy enough to find us, create an account and post a question. All anyone has to do is type abbreviations in the site search to find the article and all the other posts from newbies, even just typing in the acronym itself very often yields results. Beyond that a lot of the shortcuts people use are not site specific and can easily be found using google or sites like urban dictionary, or the meaning can be inferred or isn't necessarily relevant to understanding the intent of the answer. I'm pretty sure that even if AgingCare "pinned" the article there would still be people asking about all those abbreviations because it's just easier to ask than to look for yourself.
This is such a GREAT idea! I read it the day you posted it and thought I'd join the bump-up team but got side-tracked. Right now I'm "stealing" time from that other stuff to do this, that stuff is not going anywhere . . . unless I DO IT!
So, here's today's "BUMP" . . .
PS: For myself, I added this to my bookmark bar for quick access.
WOW, WOW! So needed!! Hopefully, every caregiving agency will see the need and include even a basic list of "need to know" words that we seasoned caregivers learned the hard way. It would make a great addition to the "Welcome Aboard" package they hand out to all new hires.
Welcome Newbies! Peruse the website so you can learn what's there, and be able to research your question. Use the magnifying glass icon, enter a search word.
Other features can be discovered. Scroll down all the way, and click on: "About Aging Care", then click on TOP MEMBERS.
Here is an example of what you will find....
Top Members The success of AgingCare is in the strength of our community. We are grateful to every member who has provided helpful answers, supportive comments and practical advice, and truly appreciate the words of wisdom of our most active and respected members. Members : Answers: Helpful Votes:
Thank you for the list! Total newbie about to rent mom an apartment where I live. Siblings don't help and I've driven 13,000 miles in 11 months. Tired! She has independence but needs companionship. Still does ADL but when alone too long she drifts into her own world. We're coming up on an official dementia diagnosis, but I don't feel she's ready for AL or MC. She can make it with companionship, me and some homecare. I'm actually rather excited to have her as a neighbor and wouldn't mind spending the night at her place a few nights a week if it is a few doors down. Why not let her wash her clothes or cook some? No gas stove for sure! Thank you all so much! There will be a time and a place for a facility. The one she moved to 8 months ago sucks (Brookdale!) and she is getting depressed and lonely. MY conscious won't let me keep her there and I'm actually thinking I might not ever want her in a facility. I like caring for her and eventually will need some help, I know.
Send help, your reply made me think of JessieBelle who was such a positive force and help when I was new here. And sweet Ahmijoy! Hope they’re both doing well!
This post is a life-saver, for me, at least. I visit it often to find assorted different abbreviations I'm not familiar with. THANK YOU . . . AGAIN . . . for putting this together and sharing it with us. I would be totally lost without it.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
All anyone has to do is type abbreviations in the site search to find the article and all the other posts from newbies, even just typing in the acronym itself very often yields results. Beyond that a lot of the shortcuts people use are not site specific and can easily be found using google or sites like urban dictionary, or the meaning can be inferred or isn't necessarily relevant to understanding the intent of the answer. I'm pretty sure that even if AgingCare "pinned" the article there would still be people asking about all those abbreviations because it's just easier to ask than to look for yourself.
So, here's today's "BUMP" . . .
PS: For myself, I added this to my bookmark bar for quick access.
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Peruse the website so you can learn what's there, and be able to research your question. Use the magnifying glass icon, enter a search word.
Other features can be discovered. Scroll down all the way, and click on:
"About Aging Care", then click on TOP MEMBERS.
Here is an example of what you will find....
Top Members
The success of AgingCare is in the strength of our community. We are grateful to every member who has provided helpful answers, supportive comments and practical advice, and truly appreciate the words of wisdom of our most active and respected members.
Members : Answers: Helpful Votes:
BarbBrooklyn
17,927 49,109
Countrymouse
14,077 41,100
jeannegibbs
14,714 33,085
JoAnn29
16,737 31,192
freqflyer
14,825 25,352
cwillie
8,641 24,180
GardenArtist
12,167 21,889
AlvaDeer
6,353 18,837
pamstegma
13,377 18,071
lealonnie1
3,397 16,442
Isthisrealyreal
5,150 16,239
gladimhere
7,331 14,840
Grandma1954
4,594 14,534
JessieBelle
6,781 13,819
NeedHelpWithMom
5,270 13,521
Midkid58
3,640 12,565
Sunnygirl1
6,728 12,388
Ahmijoy
3,904 11,728
Geaton777
4,222 9,816
Llamalover47
9,124 9,675
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https://www.agingcare.com/articles/common-caregiving-abbreviations-and-acronyms-435589.htm
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