Definition : Aged care is the fulfilment of special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens. This broad term encompasses such services as assistance with living at home, adult day care, long term care and residential nursing care.

Definition : Retirement housing is a term used to describe the homes found in a multi-residence housing development like a retirement village. These can take the form of detached or semi detached homes, villas or apartments.

Definition : A very broad, generic term that covers many varieties of housing communities for retirees and seniors that are especially designed or geared for people who are usually over 55 years.