97 RESOURCES Medigap, private health insurance, lowincome subsidy programs, and other health insurance information. Over-the-counter Medications: Medicine that can be bought without a prescription. Palliative Care: Special care for people who have serious illnesses. Care is focused on improving quality of life. Sometimes palliative care is combined with curative treatment. Prescription Medication: Medication that must be ordered by a physician or other professional who is licensed in the U.S. to write prescriptions for medicine. Personal Care Aides/Assistant: Individuals who help with personal care, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. They can also prepare meals, grocery shop, and do light housework. Personal care aides are limited in the medical care they can provide. Respite Care: Care that provides temporary relief from caring for an ill individual. This temporary care can be provided in the home or in a facility. Short-term Rehabilitation: Therapy for individuals recovering from a surgery, illness, or accident that helps patients achieve their maximum functional capacity and get back to their homes and community in the shortest time possible. Skilled Nursing Facility: A healthcare facility recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid that provides long-term health care for individuals. Social Day Program: A program that offers recreation, music, meals, and other activities. Some programs are also able to provide medical assistance. Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID): A program that loans assistive technologies to New Yorkers of all ages and disabilities. TRICARE: A health insurance plan that provides coverage to current and retired members of all branches of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents. Urgent Care: A walk-in clinic that provides immediate medical service outside of an emergency room. This setting offers treatment for acute and chronic illness and injuries that are not serious enough to require an emergency visit.
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