(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.
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