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§ 10-701. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Department of Aging (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Family Caregiver Assistance Program (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 10-701
§ 10-701. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Adult dependent
(b) “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.
Family caregiver
(c) “Family caregiver” means an individual who cares for an adult dependent.
Individual with long-term care needs
(d) “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.
Program
(e) “Program” means the Family Caregiver Assistance Program.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 10-701, MD HUMAN SERV § 10-701
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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