### Question
How is the term resident defined?


### Answer
The term **resident** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3058f* as the following:

> an individual of any age who resides in a long-term care facility

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3058f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER XI-ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES > Part A-State Provisions > subpart ii-ombudsman programs**

