1. Less Care by Othersthe ability of the client to use a minimum of assistance to take care of personal needs.
2. Rehabilitationa program to prevent further impairment of physical deformity and malfunction, and enable significantly increased ability of the individual to require less care by others.
3. Self-Care and Self Helpthe ability of the individual to take care of personal needs, e.g., eating, dressing, ability to walk, talk, or use devices unassisted.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Family Security, LR 9:130 (March 1983), repromulgated for inclusion in LAC, LR 30:1021 (May 2004).