Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

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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