As used in this subpart:

1. (1) “Basic home appliances” means items necessary for refrigerating or preparing food, or heating or cooling the home;
2. (2) “Homeowner” means an individual living in a residence he or she already owns or is in the process of buying;
3. (3) “Minor home maintenance” means servicing of basic home appliances, weatherization, pest control, etc.;

4. (4)

   1. (A) “Minor home modifications” means alterations or improvements of a dwelling to make it more accessible and usable by physically disabled and/or frail older individuals.

   2. (B) This involves adaptations to the interior as well as exterior of the dwelling by constructing grab bars or rails, ramps, etc., to make it easier and safer to carry out activities such as:

      1. (i) Bathing;
      2. (ii) Cooking;
      3. (iii) Walking; and
      4. (iv) Opening doors;

5. (5)

   1. (A) “Minor home repairs” means renovations to a dwelling which are essential for the health and safety of the elderly homeowner, such as repairing a roof, stairs, etc.
   2. (B) Home repair involves the physical maintenance or reconstruction to a dwelling owned by an older individual who is unable to perform the needed work;
6. (6) “Older individual” means a person sixty (60) years of age or older;

7. (7)

   1. (A) “Own home” means that the individual is living in a residence he or she maintains for himself or herself or is maintained for him or her by his or her caretaker.
   2. (B) "Own home" does not include any group care; and
8. (8) “Unit” means one (1) unit of service equals one (1) client per annual reporting period.