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GlossaryHere are some terms and definitions that may be helpful: Ambulation Ability to walk Bed bath Using a washcloth and a basin of water to clean someone in a bed Bed sore Also known as a skin ulcer is an open sore on the outside or inside of the body caused by a break in the skin which fails to heal Bowel program a program to aid an individual to eliminate fecal matter Community Based Care Assistive services provided to an individual in the home/community of their choosing Consumer --- (Consumer Partner) The person receiving assistance CP --- (Cerebral Palsy) A condition marked by impaired muscle coorodination typically caused by damage to the brain before or during childbirth Hoyer lift Equipment used by an assistant to help transfer a person Job description of a person's assistance needs A written and detailed account of the assistance one requires and/or desires Lift/Ramp equipped van A van with a lift/ramp installed to accommodate a person using a wheelchair Lock downs Security devices to hold a wheelchair firmly in a vehicle when driving MD --- (Muscular Dystrophy) A condition marked by progressive weakening and declining use of the muscles MS --- (Multiple Sclerosis) Neurological disability affecting the Central Nervous System PA --- (Personal Assistant) The person providing assistance Paralysis Loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or all of the body Paraplegia Paralysis of the lower body and legs PCP --- (Person Centered Planning) Having the consumer take an integral role in their future goals and plans in their life. The consumer will also invite others who can provide ideas and contacts which will support them in achieving those goals and plans. Power chair A motorized/electric wheelchair Quadriplegia Paralysis of (or seriously affecting) all four limbs of the body Ramp equipped van A van with a ramp installed to accommodate a person using a wheelchair Respite care giver A substitute caregiver providing relief for a primary caregiver ROM --- (Range of Motion) Exercises (often passive/performed with the help of another) to help maintain the fullest possible extension of the muscles. SCI --- (Spinal Chord Injury) Spinal Chord Injury resulting in paralysis SMA --- (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a progressive neuromuscular condition Sponge bath A cleaning outside of a tub Transfer Assisting a person to move from one location to another |
