Caregiver Terms—Careforth Glossary

Welcome to our glossary. Here you will find definitions of key caregiver-related terms to help you understand the services better.

R

Respite Care

Respite care is a temporary break for primary caregivers from their caregiving duties.

S

Structured Family Caregiving

Structured Family Caregiving, sometimes referred to as SFC, is a Medicaid-funded, home- and community-based care model that supports eligible caregivers.

T

Telehealth

Telehealth appointments (also known as virtual or video conference appointments) bring medical care to an individual’s home through technology platforms that support video appointments with a medical provider.