### Question
What does elder mean?


### Answer
**Elder** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*:

> an individual age 60 or older

#### 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**

