In this chapter:
(1) "Alzheimer's disease and related disorders support group" means a local, state, or national organization that:
- (A) is established to provide support services to aid persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers;
- (B) encourages research into the cause, prevention, treatment, and care of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and
- (C) is dedicated to the development of essential services for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers.
- (2) "Council" means the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.
- (3) "Primary family caregiver" means an individual who is a relative of a person with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders, who has or has had a major responsibility for care and supervision of the person, and who is not a professional health care provider paid to care for the person.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0334, eff. April 2, 2015.