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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

assisted living: a housing facility that provides meals, housing, and assistance whenever necessary for individuals who no longer feel safe living at home alone dementia: an overall term describing a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills that are severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities

hospice: an agency providing services for individuals who are at the end of their life and need care to make them comfortable

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Why Work with Seniors?

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION WHEN WORKING WITH SENIORS There are many jobs to consider when you are interested in helping seniors. Each type of career has specific training criteria, even when the overall goal of employment is helping seniors. Whether you want to be in administration, provide direct care, specialize in rehabilitation, or support seniors at the end of their life, now we’ll look at what the specific job titles mean, how you will be helping seniors, and how to obtain the training necessary to get the job you want. SOCIAL WORK AND ELDER SERVICES Social workers often provide case management services for seniors, either in the home or in a facility. Each state has specific criteria for

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