### Question
What does loss of capacity for self-care mean?


### Answer
**Loss of capacity for self-care** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*:

> an inability to engage in 1 or more activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, management of one's financial affairs, and other activities the Secretary determines appropriate

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS AND PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

