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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 10-701

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(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.

(c) “Family caregiver” means an individual who cares for an adult dependent.

(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.

(e) “Program” means the Family Caregiver Assistance Program.