What is the definition for "community dwelling elderly"?

Hello. I am translating a medical text from English to another language. I faced this word and need somebody to help me: "community dwelling elderly". What kind of elderly is this!!? Do other elderlies not live in the community? So who are community dwellings?

9 years ago
Asked 9 years ago
Alireza

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Community dwelling elderly = old people ( = elderly) that live ( = dwell) in a community

Answered 9 years ago
StuPitt

the community-dwelling elderly = old people who live in the community on their own as opposed to those taken care of in nursing homes

Answered 9 years ago
StuPitt

Old people who live in the community ( = the local community) on their own ( = without anybody's help) in their own private homes, as opposed to those (who are) taken care of in nursing homes.

Answered 9 years ago
StuPitt

Old people who live in the community ( = the local community) on their own ( = without anybody's help) in their own private homes, as opposed to those (who are) taken care of in nursing homes.

Answered 9 years ago
StuPitt

I needs to spend some time learning much more or understanding more.
Answered one year ago
prednisones

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