### Question
How does NATIONAL HOUSING define frail elderly?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1701q*, **frail elderly** is defined as:

> an elderly person who is unable to perform at least 3 activities of daily living adopted by the Secretary for purposes of this program

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1701q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING**

