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(B) is located on, or in proximity to, a Federal or State reservation or rancheria. (28) The term ‘‘information and assistance service’’ means a service for older individuals that— (A) provides the individuals with current information on opportunities and services available to the individuals within their communities, including information relating to assistive technology; (B) assesses the problems and capacities of the individuals; (C) links the individuals to the opportunities and services that are available; (D) to the maximum extent practicable, ensures that the individuals receive the services needed by the individuals, and are aware of the opportunities available to the individuals, by establishing adequate follow-up procedures; and (E) serves the entire community of older individuals, particularly— (i) older individuals with greatest social need; (ii) older individuals with greatest economic need; and (iii) older individuals at risk for institutional placement. (29) The term ‘‘information and referral’’ includes information relating to assistive technology. (30) The term ‘‘in-home services’’ includes— (A) services of homemakers and home health aides; (B) visiting and telephone reassurance; (C) chore maintenance; (D) in-home respite care for families, and adult day care as a respite service for families; (E) minor modification of homes that is necessary to facilitate the ability of older individuals to remain at home and that is not available under another program (other than a program carried out under this Act); (F) personal care services; and (G) other in-home services as defined— (i) by the State agency in the State plan submitted in accordance with section 307; and (ii) by the area agency on aging in the area plan submitted in accordance with section 306. (31) The term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. (32) The term ‘‘integrated long-term care’’— (A) means items and services that consist of— (i) with respect to long-term care— (I) long-term care items or services provided under a State plan for medical assistance under the Medicaid program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), including nursing facility services, home and community-based services, personal care services, and case management services provided under the plan; and (II) any other supports, items, or services that are available under any federally funded long-term care program; and (ii) with respect to other health care, items and services covered under— (I) the Medicare program established under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); (II) the State plan for medical assistance under the Medicaid program; or (III) any other federally funded health care program; and (B) includes items or services described in subparagraph (A) that are provided under a public or private managed care plan or through any other service provider. (33) The term ‘‘legal assistance’’— (A) means legal advice and representation provided by an attorney to older individuals with economic or social needs; and 14