Alphabet Soup...interpreting abbreviations

ABC                 check Airway, Breathing Circulation

ADAAG             ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

AD/HD              Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

ADL                  activity of daily living (ADL) (assessing skills of daily living)

A fib                 Atrial Fibrillation

AHCD              Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills

a.k.a.               also known as

ALS

A.M.A

AR                   AORTIC REGURGITATION

ASAP               As Soon As Possible

BANANA

BD

BFF                  Best Friends Forever

BP                    Blood Pressure

BMP                 Basic Metobolic Panel

B.S.                  Bachelor of Science

BUN                  kidney function blood test

CASL

CBC                  C omplete Blood Count

CFP

CFS                  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CHAOS             Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome

CHF                  Congestive Heart Failure

CIDP

CIS                   Compromised Immune System

CLU

CMA                 Comparable Market Analysis used in Real Estate property value assessment

CNA                  Certified Nursing Assistant

COBRA             Continuation of Health Coverage

COPD               Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disea se

CPR

CRS

CSF                   Cerebral Spinal Fluid

CTRS                 Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

CVA                   CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT a.k.a. STROKE

CYA

d.b.a.                "doing business as" using a registered fictitious name

DES

DLA                   Daily Living Aids

DME                  Durable Medical Equipment

DNR                   do not recessitate

DPOA                durable Power of Attorney

DRT                   Digital Retinal Imaging

DSS                   Missouri Dept. of Social Services

DVT                   Deep Vein Thrombosis

EMG

EOB

ESL                    English as a Second Language

FBS                    Fasting Blood Sugar

FSBO                 For Sale by Owner: typically used referring to home-sellers.

FSA

FTD

FYI                      For Your Information

GAD                    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GERD

GIGO

GOMER              Get Out of My Emergency Room

GRI

HAS

HCD                    Health Care Directive

HDL d                  High-density lipoprotein "good" CHOLESTER OL

HELOC                Home Equity Line Of Credit

%HgA1c

HIV

HPV

HSA

ICE:

IRS

KS                      Karposi's Sarcoma

LDLC                  Low-density lipoprotein "bad" CHOLESTEROL

LOL                    Laugh Out Loud

LPC                    Licensed Professional Counselor

LPN                    Licensed Practical Nurse

LSW                   Licensed Social Worker

M.Ed.                 Masters of Education degree, earned by some Licensed Professional Counselors.

MFL                   Main Floor Laundry. Highly recommend caregiver install one, if you do not have one.

MI                      myocardial infarction

MID

MIP                   Mortgage Insurance Premium

MO                   modus operandi: manner of working

MPT                  Masters of Physical Therapy

MRI                  magnetic resonance imaging

MRSA

MSRP               Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

MSW                Masters of Social Work

NIMBY

NCS                  nerve conduction study

NSAIDS

NT                    Night Terrors

OCD                 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OI                     Opportunistic Infection s

OS                    Operating System for your computer.

OTC                  Over-the-Counter-medications and supplements

OT                    Occupational Therapy

PA                    Physician's Assistant

pdf                    printable document format. computer term for fliers and forms available for print out.

PE                    Pulmonary Embolism

PET                  POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY SCAN

PCP                  PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII PNEUMONIA

Ph.D.                Doctor of Philosophy, earned by some Licensed Professional Counselors.

PITI                  Principle, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, reference:mortage

PMI                  Private Mortgage Insurance

PK                    Preacher's Kid

PPA                  Partnership for Prescription Assistance

PRN                  "As the situation arises." used in treatment plan for some medication and therapy

PT                    Physical Therap ist

PTA                  Physical Therapy Assistant

PTSD                Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PVA

PVD                  PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISORDERS

QOL                  quality-of-life (QOL)

RFC

RLS

RN                    Registered Nurse

RICE                 Rest-Ice-Compress-Elevate Sprains and Strains Treatment

ROTH IRA

RT                    1.Respiratory Therap ist 2. Recreational Therap is t 3. Reminiscence Therapy

RWHFY             Are we having FUN yet? Is this the FUN part?

SAD                  Seasonal Affective Disorder        Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

SD                    SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORD ER   SCHIZOPHRENIA

SLE                  LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS

SNF                  Skilled Nursing Facility a.k.a. nursing home

SPF

SSI                   supplemental security income through Social Security

STAT                Stat, an abbreviation of the Latin statim, a medical term meaning "immediately"

STD                  Sexually Transmitted Disease

TIA                    Transient Ischemic Attack

TKO                  Total Knock Out

TMI                   Too Much Information

TMJ                  TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder

TSH                  Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

TYG                  trust your gut.

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Binswanger's disease (BD), also called subcortical vascular dementia, is a type of
dementia caused by widespread, microscopic areas of damage to the deep
layers of white matter in the brain. The damage is the result of the thickening and
narrowing (atherosclerosis) of arteries that feed the subcortical areas of the brain.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized
by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to
move them for relief.

Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heart beat initiated within the ventricles,
characterized by 3 or more consecutive premature ventricular beats.

Urinary Tract Infection in the Elderly Patient- Catheter-related

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Chartered Advisor for Senior Living is a designation earned through The American
College in Bryn Mawr , PA. This is the premier college for insurance and financial
services studies.

Chartered Life Underwriter is a designation earned through The American College
in Bryn Mawr , PA. This is the premier college for insurance and financial services
studies.

Registered Financial Consultant earned through the
International Association of Registered Financial Consultants.

RSI-RSS Repetitive Strain Syndrome Repetitive Strain Injury

LMT Licensed Massage Therapist - means licensed by the state they reside in and
have completed requirements of education and training.

NCTMB             Nationally Certified Therapist of Massage and Bodywork - achievement of additional
                         education,. training and maintaining a higher level of Nationally approved CEU's
                         (Continuing Educational Units)

or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and
disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.Training lasting
about 1 year is available in about 1,200 State-approved programs, mostly in
vocational or technical schools.

Registered nurses (RNs), record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help
to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery,
administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and
rehabilitation.
A bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN), take about 4 years to
complete. ADN programs, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. Diploma
programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years. Generally, licensed
graduates of any of the three types of educational programs qualify for entry-
level positions as staff nurses.

DHHS                United States Department of Health and Human Services

DHS                  Illinois Department of Human Services

DHSS                Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services

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WEB MD

NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs -- are among the most common pain relief
medicines in the world.in addition to dulling pain NSAIDs also lower fever and
reduce swelling.

SHEER FLIGHT SOCKS

An individual retirement account in which a person can set aside after-tax income
up to a specified amount each year. Earnings on the account are tax-free,
tax-free withdrawals may be made after age 59 1/2 .
Some banks and credit unions offer products were small amounts can be
added like a savings account, after an initial investment is made.
One such product is a ROTH IRA CD.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows individuals and/or employers
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over-the-counter, prescription, and vision health essentials -
not covered by insurance policies.
Unlike a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), unused funds do not disappear
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Account holders submit expense deductions on Schedule A,
Form 1040 to the IRS.

VANCOMYCIN INTERMEDIATE STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
Bacterial Staph infection: It cannot be treated very easily and it is very contagious.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease,
is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that
attacks the nerve cells

"against medical advice" code entered on chart if you refuse medical care, or
leave a medical facility before staff think you are ready. Remember, you have
the right to a.m.a. Do your research. Trust your gut. Sometimes YOU do know
what is best for you and your caregivee. Consider legal and financial
consequences.

Certified Financial Planner is a designation earned through
The College of Financial Planning.

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a
neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and
impaired sensory function in the legs and arms.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first-aid technique used to keep victims of
cardiopulmonary arrest alive and to prevent brain damage while more advanced
medical help is on the way. CPR has two goals: keep blood flowing throughout the
body keep air flowing in and out of the lungs.

The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest designation awarded to sales
associates in the residential sales field. The CRS designation recognizes professional
accomplishments in both experience and education
National Association of Realtors earned designation

"cover your anatomy" "COVER YOUR ASSETS" do your research.
Read the fine print when making decisions always consider legal and financial
issues.You are your own best defense. Know your rights. Don't be bullied.
Be prepared.

ELECTROMYOGRAPHY
It measures electrical activity of the muscles at rest and when they are used.

Explanation of Benefits. Insurance notice with itemized services,charges, and
deductibles.

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows consumers to deduct pre-tax dollars
from their paychecks and deposit those funds in employer-sponsored accounts
to pay for medical expenses - including over-the-counter, prescription, and
vision health essentials. Consumers then submit expense receipts to
healthcare administrators for reimbursement.

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) describes a clinical syndrome associated
shrinking of the frontal and temporal anterior lobes of the brain.
Originally known as Pick’s disease,

GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease is caused by recurrent reflux of acid into
the esophagus, which commonly leads to chronic heartburn.

Graduate of Realtors Institute
National Association of Realtors earned designation

Holmes-Adie syndrome (HAS) is a neurological disorder affecting the
pupil of the eye and the autonomic nervous system.

HEMOGLOBIN A1C Blood test which monitors sugar metabolism over a two to
three month period.Difficult to "cheat" on THIS test!

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME

Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses
that includes more than 100 different strains or types.

In Case of Emergency Code: label contact people with ICE in your cell phone
for emergency personnel. ex: ICE 1:Nancy/sister ICE 2:Jessica/daughter

Internal Revenue Service
HAVE A TAX PROBLEM? ....NEED HELP?

Multi-infarct dementia (MID) is a common cause of memory loss in the elderly.
MID is caused by multiple strokes (disruption of blood flow to the brain).

METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
Very contagious bacterial infection which is difficult to treat.

Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): An irregular heartbeat in which the lower
chambers of the heart (the ventricles) beat before they are supposed to.

GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT GIGO, this is a famous computer axiom meaning that if invalid
data is entered into a system, the resulting output will also be invalid. Although originally applied to
computer software, the axiom holds true for all systems, including, for example, decision-making
systems.

SPF (sun protection factor): measures the length of time a product protects against skin reddening
from UVB, compared to how long the skin takes to redden without protection.

UVA (ultraviolet-A): long- wave solar rays of 320-400 nanometers (billionths of a meter).
Although less likely than UVB to cause sunburn, UVA penetrates the skin more deeply, and
is considered the chief culprit behind wrinkling, leathering, and other aspects of
"photoaging." The latest studies show that UVA not only increases UVB 's cancer-causing
effects, but may directly cause some skin cancers, including melanomas.

UVB (ultraviolet-B): short-wave solar rays of 290-320 nanometers. More potent than UVA in
producing sunburn, these rays are considered the main cause of basal and squamous cell
carcinomas as well as a significant cause of melanoma.

VISA

UVB

UVA

Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic estrogen that was developed to supplement a woman's natural
estrogen production. First prescribed by physicians in 1938 for women who experienced miscarriages or
premature deliveries,

BANANA is an acronym for Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything (or Anyone).
The term is most often used to criticize the ongoing opposition of certain interest groups to land development.

NIMBY is an acronym for Not In My Back Yard. The term is used to describe opposition to a new
project by residents, even if they themselves and those around will benefit from the construction.

are mild to severe infectious diseases in a compromised host. The
infections are caused by microorganisms that normally do not cause serious disease in healthy people.

Archer MSAs were created to help self-employed individuals and employees of certain small employers
meet the medical care costs of the account holder, the account holder's spouse, or the account holder's
dependent(s).

MSA

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