§10–701.

    (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.