### Question
How does Elder Justice define loss of capacity for self-care?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*, **loss of capacity for self-care** is defined as:

> 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 TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

