# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 10. Department of Aging

### Subtitle 7. Family Caregiver Assistance Program

#### Section 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)