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ge-ner-ic drug
/juh-ner- ik/

-adjective

* Any product, as a type of food, drug, or cosmetic commonly marketed under a brand name, that is sold in a package without a brand.

* Of or being a drug sold under or identified by its official nonproprietary or chemical name.

* 1 : Common or descriptive and not entitled to trademark protection : NONPROPRIETARY ; 2 : having a nonproprietary name

* A generic drug -usually used in plural.

* (of drugs) not protected by trademark; "'Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug 'Tylenol'"

Today, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, in partnership with the International City/County Management Association, National Association of Counties, National Legue of Cities and Partners for Livable Communites released the results of a survey they conducted of 10,000 local governments to: determine their aging readiness to provide programs, policies and services that address the needs of older adults and their caregivers; to ensure that their communites are livable for persons of all ages; and to harness the talent, wisdom and experience of older adults to contribute to community ar large. The survey found that only 46% of American communites have begun to address the needs of a rapidly increasing popualtion. The survey results show that although many communities have some programs to address the needs of older adults, few have undertaken a comprehensive assessment to make their communites elder friendly or livable communities for all ages.

To read the full report please see http://www.n4a.org/pdf/MOAFinalReport.pdf