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.
This city is putting effort into welfare for the elderly.
The number of elderly welfare facilities is increasing.
The city increased its budget to improve elderly welfare services.
This region puts a lot of effort into elderly welfare.
She has been involved in elderly welfare work for many years.
老人福祉 and 高齢者福祉 both mean welfare for the elderly, but 高齢者福祉 is the more modern term now preferred in official and administrative language.
老人福祉 refers to the whole system of policies and services for the elderly, while 介護 refers specifically to hands-on caregiving or nursing care.
「老人」（ろうじん、elderly person）と「福祉」（ふくし、welfare）の複合語。