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Older Americans Act of 1965

A major federal law that provides funding for services like Meals on Wheels, community centers, and job training for people age 60 and older.

Social Isolation

The objective state of having few social contacts or roles and little or no contact with others.

Loneliness

The subjective, distressing feeling of being alone or separated, regardless of how many people are actually around.

Multigenerational Family Unit

A family structure where multiple generations, such as grandparents, parents, and children, live together or maintain close, active bonds.

Greatest Social Need

A term in the law used to identify people who need services most due to factors like isolation, poverty, or physical disability.