### Question
How is the term frail elderly defined?


### Answer
The term **frail elderly** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1701q* as the following:

> 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 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS**

