### Question
What does frail elderly mean?


### Answer
**Frail elderly** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 8011*:

> 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:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

