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Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Acronyms

AAA

Area Agency on Aging

ACL

Administration for Commuity Living

AD

Advance Directive

ADL

Activities of Daily Living

ALF

Assisted Living Facility

AOA

Administration on Aging

CCRC

Continuing Care Retirement Community

CHC

Community Health Center

CMS

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CNA

Certified Nurse Aide

COB

Coordination of Benefits

COLA

Cost of Living Adjustment/Allowance

DAAS

Utah Department of Aging and Adult Services

DME

Durable Medical Equipment

DNR

Do Not Resusciate Order

EMS

Emergency Medical Services

FDA

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FMLA

Family and Medical Leave Act

HHS

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HMO

Health Maintenance Organization

HUD

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

LTC

Long Term Care

NIA

National Institute on Aging

OAA

Older Americans Act

SSI

Supplemental Security Income

UCOA

Utah Commission on Aging

Last Updated: 2/10/22