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Everything we do it seems there is a specific glossary that is used. On this site there are numerous acronyms that are used that are confusing. We are not a secret society so let's try to help out the newcomers.


Here is a link to many terms and acronyms used on this site.


https://www.agingcare.com/articles/common-caregiving-abbreviations-and-acronyms-435589.htm


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I agree JoAnn:
OP means original poster. I really have never noticed OC used.

OP = Original Poster on this, the AC Forum.
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OP means original poster. I really have never noticed OC used.
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Everybody knows that it is OC = Original Caregiver.

Why would anyone call a poster OP?
Is it because of OPI, part of Our Gang originally?

Let's change the terminology, everybody else does. 🚩🥴️😍🚩
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OP = Ocean Pacific or
Old Person.
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AMA=Ask me anything
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Against Medical Advice.
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IANAL = I am not a lawyer

IANYL = I am not your lawyer.
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with you :)
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bundleofjoy-Hopefully you were laughing “with” me 😉
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justwow, you made me laugh :)
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Thanks for this! I thought that “FOG” was “fear of God”… I was way off. 😂
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Glaimhere has gone missing.
Bump, on her behalf.
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PWD - person with dementia
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Here it is
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For the newcomers
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And again!
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Yes! As a matter of fact!
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FALL
Going base over apex down the stairs.

Thank you Countrymouse! 🤣
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Smh - shaking my head

I had to google hbic, you can find it.
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To move this discussion to the top of the list, so it doesn't get lost.

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A PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) feeding tube insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall. It goes directly into the stomach. PEG feeding tube insertion is done in part using a procedure called endoscopy. Feeding tubes are needed when you are unable to eat or drink.
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OOPS
Over other People's Stuff

Just made this up today haha 😄
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