67:40:20:01Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Activities of daily living," activities as defined in § 67:40:19:01; (2) "Assessment," an evaluation of the caregiver's need for services; (3) "Caregiver support," assistance which may include respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities, or supplemental services to complement the care provided by caregivers; (4) "Frail," an individual who is unable to perform at least two activities of daily living without substantial assistance or an individual who requires substantial supervision because the individual behaves in a manner that poses a serious health or safety hazard to the individual or others due to cognitive or mental impairment; (5) "Primary caregiver," a nonpaid family member or other individual at least 18 years of age who is a care provider; (6) "Provider," an individual chosen by the primary caregiver to provide caregiver support. The provider may not live in the care recipient's home; and (7) Respite care," temporary substitute supports or living arrangements for an individual that provide a period of relief to the primary caregiver on an intermittent, occasional, or emergency basis.

Source: 40 SDR 122, effective January 7, 2014.