1. The document defines several terms related to facilities that care for elderly individuals, including hospice, gerontic, residence, and orphanage. 2. It provides definitions of hospice from several dictionaries, describing it as a facility that cares for all the needs of elderly individuals, including accommodation, care services, and activities. 3. Hospices can be owned by the government or private organizations, and have the goal of accommodating elderly people and providing facilities and activities to maintain their health and independence.