2010 Idaho Code
TITLE 67 STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 50 COMMISSION ON AGING
67-5006 DEFINITIONS.
STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 50
COMMISSION ON AGING
67-5006. Definitions. For the purposes of this act, the following terms are defined as follows:
(1) "Transportation" -- services designed to transport older persons to and from community facilities and resources for the purpose of applying for and receiving services, reducing isolation, or otherwise promoting independent living, but not including a direct subsidy for an overall transit system or a general reduced fare program for a public or private transit system.
(2) "In-home services" -- provide care for older persons in their own homes and help them maintain, strengthen, and safeguard their personal functioning in their own homes. These services shall include, but not be limited to case management, homemakers, chores, telephone reassurance, home delivered meals, friendly visiting and shopping assistance, and in-home respite care.
(3) "Congregate meals" -- meals prepared and served in a congregate setting which provide older persons with assistance in maintaining a well-balanced diet, including diet counseling and nutrition education.
(4) "Older persons" -- individuals sixty (60) years of age or older.
(5) "Adult day care" -- a structured day program which provides individually planned care, supervision, social interaction and supportive services for frail older persons in a protective setting, and provides relief and support for care givers.
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