BusinessAugust 16, 2026

habilitation

hab-ih-LAY-shun

Definition

A therapeutic or educational process designed to help individuals develop or improve skills and functions needed for daily living.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'habilis', meaning 'able' or 'handy,' the term evolved through Middle French to describe the act of qualifying or equipping someone with necessary skills.

In the news

In this article, habilitation is listed as one of the specific community-based healthcare services provided by BrightSpring Health Services to support its patients.

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