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PUBLIC LAW 102-375 —SEPT. 30, 1992 106 STAT. 1199 "(26) The term 'exploitation' means the illegal or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver, using the resources of an older individual for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain. "(27) The term 'focal point' means a facility established to encourage the maximum collocation and coordination of services for older individuals. "(28) The term 'firail' means, with respect to an older individual in a State, that the older individual is determined to be functionally impaired because the individual— "(A)(i) is luiable to perform at least two activities of daily living without substantial himian assistance, including verbal reminding, physical cueing, or supervision; or "(ii) at the option of the State, is unable to perform at least three such activities without such assistance; or "(B) due to a cognitive or other mental impairment, requires substantial supervision because the individual behaves in a manner that poses a serious health or safety hazard to the individual or to another individual. "(29) The term 'greatest economic need' means the need resulting from an income level at or below the poverty line. "(30) The term 'greatest social need' means the need caused by noneconomic factors, which include— "(A) physical and mental disabilities; "(B) language barriers; and "(C) cultural, social, or geographical isolation, including isolation caused by racial or ethnic status, that— "(i) restricts the ability of an individual to perform normal daily tasks; or "(ii) threatens the capacity of the individual to live independently. "(31) The term 'information and assistance service' means a service for older individuals that— "(A) provides the individuals with current information on opportunities and services available to the individuals within their communities, including information relating to assistive technology; "(B) assesses the problems and capacities of the individuals; "(C) links the individuals to the opportunities and services that are available; "(D) to the maximum extent practicable, ensures that the individuals receive the services needed by the individuals, and are aware of the opportunities available to the individuals, by establishing adequate followup procedures; and "(E) serves the entire community of older individuals, particularly— "(i) older individusds with greatest social need; and "(ii) older individuals with greatest economic need. "(32) The term 'institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)). "(33) The term 'legal assistance'— "(A) means legal advice and representation provided by an attorney to older individuals with economic or social needs; and