CA Welf & Inst Code Section 4362.5

As used in this chapter:

(a)

“Caregiver” means any unpaid family member or individual who assumes responsibility for the care of a cognitively impaired adult.

(b)

“Cognitive impairment” means significant destruction of brain tissue with resultant loss of brain function. Examples of causes of the impairments are Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

(c)

“Cognitively impaired adult” means a person whose cognitive impairment has occurred after 18 years of age.

(d)

“CRC” means a caregiver resource center.

(e)

“Director” means the Director of Health Care Services.

(f)

“Family member” means any relative or court-appointed guardian or conservator who is responsible for the care of a cognitively impaired adult.

(g)

“Respite care” means substitute care or supervision in support of the caregiver for the purposes of providing relief from the stresses of providing constant care and so as to enable the caregiver to pursue a normal routine and responsibilities. Respite care may be provided in the home or in an out-of-home setting, such as day care centers or short-term placements in inpatient facilities.