(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.
Maryland Legal Code