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HOME AGED [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- old age
1, record 1, English, old%20age
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- golden age 2, record 1, English, golden%20age
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Home for the Aged [Toronto]. The results [are] improved health and vitality, regained use of muscles, more cheerful attitudes, the development of new skills and interests, new friendships. As one reporter said of the participants, "They enjoy old age". 3, record 1, English, - old%20age
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- troisième âge
1, record 1, French, troisi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A2ge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vieillesse 2, record 1, French, vieillesse
correct, feminine noun
- âge d'or 3, record 1, French, %C3%A2ge%20d%27or
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est la montée des «vieux jeunes», comme les gérontologues appellent maintenant les personnes du troisième âge, qui ont entre 65 et 74 ans, par opposition aux «vieux vieux» (75 à 84 ans) et aux «grands vieillards» (85 ans et plus). Ces derniers [...] dans les décennies à venir, seront seuls considérés comme «gens âgés». 1, record 1, French, - troisi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A2ge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la ancianidad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vejez
1, record 1, Spanish, vejez
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ancianidad 2, record 1, Spanish, ancianidad
correct, feminine noun
- adultez tardía 1, record 1, Spanish, adultez%20tard%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
- tercera edad 3, record 1, Spanish, tercera%20edad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Último período de la vida ordinaria del hombre. 2, record 1, Spanish, - vejez
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Como ocurre con los otros estadios de la vida no hay una edad exacta para indicar cuando termina la adultez media y comienza la vejez, pues la diversidad de personas y su estado de salud dificulta esta división; sin embargo se ha elegido arbitrariamente los 65 años como la edad en que comienza la adultez tardía, por que en muchos países, es la edad en que las personas comienzan a recibir los beneficios del seguro social. 1, record 1, Spanish, - vejez
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- retirement home
1, record 2, English, retirement%20home
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- home for the aged 2, record 2, English, home%20for%20the%20aged
correct
- senior citizens’ home 3, record 2, English, senior%20citizens%26rsquo%3B%20home
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A retirement home is a place of shared residence intended for the elderly. The usual pattern is that each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms. Additional facilities are provided within the building. Often this includes facilities for meals, gathering, recreation, and some form of health or hospice care. The level of facilities varies enormously. 4, record 2, English, - retirement%20home
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résidence pour personnes âgées
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sidence%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- foyer pour personnes âgées 2, record 2, French, foyer%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
- maison de retraite 3, record 2, French, maison%20de%20retraite
correct, feminine noun
- établissement d'hébergement pour personnes âgées 4, record 2, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20d%27h%C3%A9bergement%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Établissement qui offre notamment l'hébergement, la restauration, des services essentiels, des soins de santé et des activités culturelles aux personnes âgées. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sidence%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- home for the aged
1, record 3, English, home%20for%20the%20aged
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- retirement home 2, record 3, English, retirement%20home
correct
- senior citizen home 3, record 3, English, senior%20citizen%20home
correct
- senior citizen lodge 4, record 3, English, senior%20citizen%20lodge
correct
- retirement residence 5, record 3, English, retirement%20residence
correct
- residence for senior citizens 5, record 3, English, residence%20for%20senior%20citizens
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A home that provides] minimal to moderate personal care and supervision for elderly residents who are independent in most activities of daily living. 5, record 3, English, - home%20for%20the%20aged
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Homes for the aged are designed for persons over 60 years of age who need supportive services in their daily living. ... Charitable and municipal homes for the aged may provide either residential services or a combination of residential and extended care services. 6, record 3, English, - home%20for%20the%20aged
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "nursing home" which differs from "home for the aged" primarily in the level of medical care given. 7, record 3, English, - home%20for%20the%20aged
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... the types of services they offer and the administrative structure under which they operate vary by province [or country]. 5, record 3, English, - home%20for%20the%20aged
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- foyer pour personnes âgées
1, record 3, French, foyer%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- résidence pour personnes âgées 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sidence%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
- maison d'accueil pour personnes agées 3, record 3, French, maison%20d%27accueil%20pour%20personnes%20ag%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
- M.A.P.A. 4, record 3, French, M%2EA%2EP%2EA%2E
correct, feminine noun, France
- M.A.P.A. 4, record 3, French, M%2EA%2EP%2EA%2E
- maison de retraite 5, record 3, French, maison%20de%20retraite
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
- résidence pour retraités 6, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sidence%20pour%20retrait%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maison destinée à héberger des personnes âgées avec plus ou moins d'autonomie et à leur procurer divers services sanitaires et sociaux. 7, record 3, French, - foyer%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foyer pour personnes âgées : équivalent adopté par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des services sociaux. 8, record 3, French, - foyer%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] les types de services qu’elles offrent et leur structure administrative varie d’une province à l’autre [ou d'un pays à l'autre]. 9, record 3, French, - foyer%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
- Sociología de la ancianidad
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- hogar de ancianos
1, record 3, Spanish, hogar%20de%20ancianos
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- hogar para personas de la tercera edad 2, record 3, Spanish, hogar%20para%20personas%20de%20la%20tercera%20edad
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- beer for home consumption
1, record 4, English, beer%20for%20home%20consumption
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where are America's kings of beer? They could be in(1) Chattahoochee County, GA(population 15, 800), where each resident aged 21 or older spent an estimated $296 on beer for home consumption in 1997, according to data from National Decision System(NDS) and Claritas. 1, record 4, English, - beer%20for%20home%20consumption
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bière pour consommation à domicile
1, record 4, French, bi%C3%A8re%20pour%20consommation%20%C3%A0%20domicile
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bière pour la consommation à domicile 2, record 4, French, bi%C3%A8re%20pour%20la%20consommation%20%C3%A0%20domicile
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En Ontario, la bière pour la consommation à domicile est vendue par Brewers Retail Inc. («RBI») et par la Régie des alcools de l'Ontario («LCBO») . 2, record 4, French, - bi%C3%A8re%20pour%20consommation%20%C3%A0%20domicile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-03-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Regional and Municipal Government Programs
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Big Shot Challenge
1, record 5, English, Big%20Shot%20Challenge
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Big Shot Challenge is a City of Ottawa campaign to increase staff influenza immunization rates for all acute and long-term health and residential care facilities, health care(staffing) agencies, training programs providing students for health facilities and emergency services. The goal is to immunize at least 95% of residents and 80% of full/part-time employees in long-term care facilities(home for the aged, nursing homes, chronic care facilities/units and retirement homes). For acute care hospitals, health care(staffing agencies), training programs providing students for health facilities and emergency services, the staff immunization goal is 70%. 1, record 5, English, - Big%20Shot%20Challenge
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements régionaux ou municipaux
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Défi Échec à la grippe
1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9fi%20%C3%89chec%20%C3%A0%20la%20grippe
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Défi Échec à la grippe est une campagne de la Ville d'Ottawa visant à accroître le taux d'immunisation contre la grippe du personnel qui travaille dans tous les établissements de soins actifs et de soins de longue durée, établissements de soins aux bénéficiaires internes, organismes de dotation en santé, et programmes de formation affectant des étudiants à des établissements de soins de santé, des services d'urgence et diverses associations. L'objectif consiste à immuniser au moins 90 pour cent des résidents et 80 pour cent des employés d'établissements de soins de longue durée (foyers pour personnes âgées, maison de soins infirmiers, établissements et unités de soins pour malades chroniques et maisons de retraite. Dans le cas des hôpitaux de soins actifs, organismes de dotation et organismes de formation affectant des étudiants à des établissements de santé, des services d'urgence et diverses associations, l'objectif d'immunisation du personnel demeure 70 pour cent. 1, record 5, French, - D%C3%A9fi%20%C3%89chec%20%C3%A0%20la%20grippe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Old Age
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- retirement home with medical care
1, record 6, English, retirement%20home%20with%20medical%20care
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- home for the aged with medical care 1, record 6, English, home%20for%20the%20aged%20with%20medical%20care
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- maison de retraite médicalisée
1, record 6, French, maison%20de%20retraite%20m%C3%A9dicalis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Établissement d'hébergement social doté d'une section de cure médicale. 2, record 6, French, - maison%20de%20retraite%20m%C3%A9dicalis%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-01-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Menno Home for the Aged 1, record 7, English, Menno%20Home%20for%20the%20Aged
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): "Santé en français" text. 1, record 7, English, - Menno%20Home%20for%20the%20Aged
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Menno Home for the Aged 1, record 7, French, Menno%20Home%20for%20the%20Aged
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Texte de «Santé en français». 1, record 7, French, - Menno%20Home%20for%20the%20Aged
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-07-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- The Home for the Aged and Infirm Act
1, record 8, English, The%20Home%20for%20the%20Aged%20and%20Infirm%20Act
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- The Home for the Aged and Infirm Act
1, record 8, French, The%20Home%20for%20the%20Aged%20and%20Infirm%20Act
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-10-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- charitable home for the aged
1, record 9, English, charitable%20home%20for%20the%20aged
specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In charitable ... homes for the aged, a person accepting residential services pays the established per diem cost according to financial ability. ... for those ... who are not able to pay the full per diem cost, the Province provides financial assistance ... (The Province of Ontario ... Its Social Services. Toronto. Ontario Welfare Council, 1977) 2, record 9, English, - charitable%20home%20for%20the%20aged
Record 9, Key term(s)
- charitable home
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- foyer de bienfaisance
1, record 9, French, foyer%20de%20bienfaisance
masculine noun, generic
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toute personne qui a besoin de soins dispensés dans un foyer peut demander à se faire admettre dans un foyer de bienfaisance de préférence à un foyer municipal pour personnes âgées. Observation : [...] la Province couvre le déficit provenant de l'exploitation d'un foyer qui accueille les personnes nécessiteuses. (Ontario. Les avantages offert par l'Ontario aux personnes âgées. Ministère des Services sociaux et communautaires, sans date) 1, record 9, French, - foyer%20de%20bienfaisance
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Legal Counsel for the Elderly
1, record 10, English, Legal%20Counsel%20for%20the%20Elderly
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- LCE 2, record 10, English, LCE
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Provides direct, free legal services to Washington, DC residents aged 60 and older, and back-up assistance and training to extend legal services and nursing home advocacy to the elderly. Conducts training for attorney and non-attorney advocates in issues affecting the elderly. 1, record 10, English, - Legal%20Counsel%20for%20the%20Elderly
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Legal Counsel for the Elderly
1, record 10, French, Legal%20Counsel%20for%20the%20Elderly
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- LCE 2, record 10, French, LCE
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-12-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- aged and senile home 1, record 11, English, aged%20and%20senile%20home
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facility for the care and treatment of the aged who suffer from psychosis, senility, or other psychiatric disorders. 1, record 11, English, - aged%20and%20senile%20home
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- foyer pour personnes âgées et séniles
1, record 11, French, foyer%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es%20et%20s%C3%A9niles
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Établissement aménagé pour soigner et traiter des personnes souffrant de psychose, de sénilité ou d'autres troubles psychiatriques. 1, record 11, French, - foyer%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es%20et%20s%C3%A9niles
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-09-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- preschool day care 1, record 12, English, preschool%20day%20care
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Care provided by a day care centre or a family day care home for children aged two to six. 1, record 12, English, - preschool%20day%20care
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- garde préscolaire
1, record 12, French, garde%20pr%C3%A9scolaire
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soins dispensés par une garderie ou une famille de garde à des enfants de deux à six ans. 1, record 12, French, - garde%20pr%C3%A9scolaire
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé et Bien-être social Canada, Centre national d'information sur la garde d'enfants, Division des programmes de garde d'enfants, Situation de la garde de jour au Canada, 1989, p.8 2, record 12, French, - garde%20pr%C3%A9scolaire
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-10-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- municipal home for the aged 1, record 13, English, municipal%20home%20for%20the%20aged
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Charitable and municipal Homes for the Aged may provide either residential services or a combination of residential and extended care services. (The Province of Ontario ... Its Social Services. Toronto. Ontario Welfare Council. 1977) 2, record 13, English, - municipal%20home%20for%20the%20aged
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- foyer municipal pour personnes âgées
1, record 13, French, foyer%20municipal%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Foyers municipaux pour personnes âgées. Des lois provinciales prévoient que chaque municipalité doit établir et entretenir un foyer pour personnes âgées, ou conjointement avec d'autres municipalités, doit établir et maintenir un foyer pour personnes âgées. (...) A part quelques exceptions ces foyers procurent les soins usuels et aussi des soins prolongés. (Ontario. Les avantages offerts par l'Ontario aux personnes âgées. Ministère des Services sociaux et communautaires. Sans date.) 1, record 13, French, - foyer%20municipal%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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