Section 10-701 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-701. Definitions.
 

(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


"Individual with long-term care needs"                               § 10-701

(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 Terms.


 
"Adult dependent"                                                   § 10-701

(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). 
 

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). 
 

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

No other changes are made. 
 

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