VOA慢速英语:Nonprofits Help Elderly Immigrants in New York City

demographic – adj. of or relating to the study of changes that occur in large groups of people over a period of time : of or relating to demography

affordable – adj. having a cost that is not too high

burden – n. someone or something that is very difficult to accept, do, or deal with

dependent – adj. needing someone or something else for support, help, etc.

breakdown – n. the failure of a relationship or of an effort to discuss something

isolation – n. the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others : the condition of being isolated

benefit – n. money that is paid by a company (such as an insurance company) or by a government when someone dies, becomes sick, stops working, etc.

bhajan – n. Hinduism a religious song of praise