community (redirected from communities)

community /com·mu·ni·ty/ (-te) a body of individuals living in a defined area or having a common interest or organization.

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biotic community  an assemblage of populations living in a defined area.

therapeutic community  a structured mental treatment center employing group and milieu therapy and encouraging the patient to function within social norms.

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community

[kəmyo̅o̅′nitē]

Etymology: L, communis, common

a group of species who reside in a designated geographic area and who share common interests or bonds.

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community [kŏ-mu´nĭ-te]

a group of persons residing together in face-to-face association; a group of persons with whom an individual identifies as a source of identity and potential support.

continuing care community life care community.

life care community a living arrangement for older adults that provides several levels of care within one facility or complex. As the resident requires more health supervision, he or she moves from areas that are more independent to those where care is provided under the supervision of a registered nurse. Life care communities usually require an entry fee as well as a monthly fee. Called also continuing care community.

therapeutic community a specially structured mental treatment center, employing group and milieu therapy and encouraging the patient to function within social norms.

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community

a group of individuals living in an area, having a common interest, or belonging to the same organization.

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community adoption curve

graphic display of the rate at which persons in a community adopt new techniques and strategies.

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Patient discussion about community.

Q. hello there alcoholism community... how are you all doing? Just wanted to let you know I've used your advises and finally convinced my father to go to AA meetings!! we went together to 3 meetings already and he's doing great. he has some new friends who are sharing his situation and understand his feelings about it better than I do. God bless you all, will update soon...

A. Wow, what a beautiful story. I am thankful for the hope that hearing your story has given me.

Q. Hi, I'm new to the ADHD community. I was very happy to hear about this site. Can anyone let me know how it works? How do I meet people who are dealing with ADHD?

A. Hi Kavon, it's good to have you here with us!
You can meet people who are dealing with ADHD by visiting our ADHD Community: http://www.imedix.com/ADHD
You will also find there other ADHD related questions which were asked and answered by members of the community. You are always welcome to ask questions yourself and to contribute to answering open questions based on your experience and knowledge.

Q. Hello fibromyalgia community! I read around and notice there are some real good people here... My sister is 19 and was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. We have lots of questions... what's gonna happen? does it pass? does the pain get better? worse?? tip me...

A. I know it's important I learn about it!! I want to... I search for a good site to get most info from. suggestions??