§346-82  Definitions.  As used in thissubpart:

(1)  "Elder" means any person as mayotherwise be defined by the department, who desires and needs counseling,guidance, and assistance to modify or resolve the social, economic,educational, recreational, physical, or mental problem that impedes theperson's personal functioning and well-being.

(2)  "Day care center for elder disabled and agedpersons" means a place maintained and operated by an individual,organization, or agency for the purpose of providing supportive and protectivecare to a disabled or aged person with or without charging a fee during theattendant working day.  The term "day care center" includes placedesignated for group care for four or more adults or a family home providingcare for two or three adults.  The term "disabled and aged persons"refers to persons who live with a spouse, relative, or friend but who requiretemporary supervision and care during the absence of people from the home orresidence.

Nothing in section 346-83 shall be construed toinclude a relative caring for another relative; a neighbor or friend caring foran adult by mutual choice and agreement; or any center or facility conductedprimarily or solely for educational, social, recreational, athletic or other groupfunctions that may provide for twenty-four-hour boarding, personal, or nursingcare accommodation. [L 1972, c 198, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1990, c 67, §8]