§ 10-701. Definitions  


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  •    (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 70B, § 45(a)(1).

    (b) Adult dependent. -- "Adult dependent" means an individual who is:

       (1) at least 18 years old;

       (2) an individual with long-term care needs; and

       (3) the spouse, parent, stepparent, grandparent, child, stepchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, or father-in-law of a family caregiver.

    ** REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 70B, § 45(a)(2) and, as it related to an individual with long-term care needs, (a)(3).

    ** DEFINED TERMS:
     

       "Family caregiver"                                                  § 10-701
     
       ** DEFINED TERMS:
     
       "Individual with long-term care needs"                              § 10-701

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    (c) Family caregiver. -- "Family caregiver" means an individual who cares for an adult dependent.

    REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 70B, § 45(a)(3), except as it related to an individual with long-term care needs.

    DEFINED TERM:
     

       "Adult dependent"                                                   § 10-701

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    (d) Individual with long-term care needs. -- "Individual with long-term care needs" means an individual who: **

       (1) is unable to perform at least three activities of daily living without substantial assistance from another individual; or **

       (2) (i) is unable to perform at least one activity of daily living without substantial assistance from another individual; and **

          (ii) requires substantial supervision to protect the individual from threats to the individual's health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment.

    REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 70B, § 45(a)(4).

    REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       In paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection, the reference to "the individual's" health and safety is added for clarity. **

    (e) Program. -- "Program" means the Family Caregiver Assistance Program.

    REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       This subsection formerly was Art. 70B, § 45(a)(5).

    REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       The former reference to the Program "established under this section" is deleted as surplusage.

    REVISOR'S NOTE
     
       No other changes are made.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 70B, § 45(a)(1)-(5); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.