noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
welfare for the aged; elderly welfare
Refers to social welfare services, policies, and facilities for elderly people. Often used in official or administrative contexts.
この市では老人福祉に力を入れている。
This city is putting effort into welfare for the elderly.
老人福祉施設の数が増えている。
The number of elderly welfare facilities is increasing.
「老人」（ろうじん、elderly person）と「福祉」（ふくし、welfare）の複合語。