Glossary
13 Apr Dyspneic
What Does It Mean to Be Dyspneic?
To have a dyspneic episode means one is out of breath, is experiencing a shortage of air, or is experiencing labored or difficult breathing. A dyspneic person is one who is suffering from dyspnea, which can be caused by...
13 Apr Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (PT-OT)
Physical therapy and occupational therapy can be used independently or together. They both provide hands-on rehabilitative work, but physical therapy focuses on a patient's ability to move their body, while occupational therapy helps clients improve their ability to perform activities of daily living. An occupational...
13 Apr Incentive Spirometer
What is an Incentive Spirometer?
An incentive spirometer is a simple breathing device that is often used by patients after a surgery to improve lung function. It features an inhalation nozzle and a plunger that measures how well a patient's lungs are functioning. During hospitalization, it...
16 Mar Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
What are the daily activities of living?
Activities of daily living, also referred to as ADL’s, refer to the basic activities that must be performed on a day-to-day basis. This term is most often used in healthcare to refer to the activities a patient must engage...
16 Mar What is Ambulation
What is Ambulation?
Ambulation is the ability to walk without the need for any kind of assistance. It is most often used when describing the goals of a patient after a surgery or physical therapy. In order to reach a patient’s goal of ambulation, they may...
28 Feb “Skilled” Care
What is “Skilled” Care?
“Skilled” care is also known as home health care or skilled nursing. It refers to a licensed professional who is able to assist patients in a home setting. A skilled care assistant may provide wound care, injections, physical therapy, and/or monitor vital...
26 Feb Incontinence Care
What is Incontinence?
Incontinence includes both urinary and bowel function. Any time a person experiences an involuntary loss of urine, feces, or wind, they are experiencing incontinence. There are many different types of incontinence, and it can be caused by a wide variety of factors that...
28 Jan Medicare “Donut Hole”
What is the Medicare “Donut Hole”?
The Medicare “Donut Hole” is also known as the coverage gap. The coverage gap occurs when a medical patient spends an allotted amount on prescription medications. After that amount has been reached, medication costs must be paid for out-of-pocket. However,...
28 Jan Private Duty Care
What is Private Duty Care?
Private duty care is conducted by an in-home provider who helps elderly individuals with day-to-day activities. Private duty care helpers are able to assist with household chores like meal preparation and cleaning. Private duty services are usually scheduled throughout the week...
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