Ucare Glossary
Glossary covers words or terms related to health, long term care, mental illness, aging, disabilities and caregiving.
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Family Assistance & Supports/Family Support
Assistance provided to families so they can care for family members with disabilities at home. The support includes, but is not limited to, respite care, cash assistance, in-home training, transportation, equipment, and therapeutic services.Family Assistance and Support (People with Disabilities) - Click Here
Family Council
A group of parents who work together to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and to advise local Division of Services for People with Disabilities offices.Family Training/Brain Injury (People with Disabilities) - Click Here
Frailty
A clinical description of a person's physical or cognitive condition that impairs their ability to perform activities of daily living.Full Guardianship
A guardian appointed to make virtually all decisions for an incapacitated person.