1. (a) The Maryland Department of Health may use funds appropriated for the day care for the elderly to:

   1. (1) Assist in start-up costs of establishing a day care center for the elderly; and
   2. (2) Subsidize day care services for financially eligible elderly individuals.

2. (b) The services that are provided by the day care center for the elderly under this section shall include:

   1. (1) Therapeutic arts and crafts;
   2. (2) Community excursions, if appropriate;
   3. (3) Hobby cultivation;
   4. (4) Health services;
   5. (5) Counseling services for elderly individuals and their families;
   6. (6) Group dynamics; and
   7. (7) Other services that enhance social functioning and develop activities in daily living and personal independence.

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1988, c. 118, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988; Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6.

Formerly Art. 43, § 717D.