[§349-3.1]  Kupuna care program.  (a)  The executive office on aging may establish the kupuna care program.  The program shall provide affordable and quality home- and community-based services.

     (b)  The program may be provided in every county as a function of the aging and disability resource centers.

     (c)  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

     "Aging and disability resource centers" means an entity established by the State as part of the state system of long-term care, serving as a highly visible and trusted source where people of all incomes and ages can get information on the full range of long-term support options, and a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.

     "Family caregivers" means a spouse, adult child, other relative, partner, or friend who has a personal relationship with, and provides a broad range of unpaid assistance for an older adult with a chronic or disabling condition.

     (d)  The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this section. [L 2012, c 238, §2]