321—7.1 (231) Definitions. Words and phrases as used in this chapter are as defined in 321 IAC 1 unless the context indicates otherwise. The following definitions also apply to this chapter. The appearance of an acronym after a defined term indicates that the definition was taken from that source.
“Child” means an individual who is 18 years of age or younger.
“Family caregiver” means an adult family member or another individual who is an informal provider of in-home and community care to an elder.
“Grandparent or elder who is a relative caregiver” means a grandparent or stepgrandparent of a child or a relative of a child by blood or marriage, who is 60 years of age or older and:
	  1. 	 Lives with the child;
	  2. 	 Is the primary caregiver of the child because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the primary caregivers; and
	  3. 	 Has a legal relationship to the child such as legal custody or guardianship or is raising the child informally.
“Legal assistance” means legal advice and representation provided by an attorney to elders with economic or social needs and, to the extent feasible, includes counseling or other appropriate assistance by a paralegal or law student under the direct supervision of an attorney and counseling or representation by a nonlawyer where permitted by law.
“Multipurpose senior center” (OAA) means a community facility for the organization and provision of a broad spectrum of services, which shall include, but not be limited to, provision of health (including mental health), social, nutritional, and educational services and the provision of facilities for recreational activities for elders.
“Nutrition Services Incentive Program”  or “NSIP”  means the Nutrition Services Incentive Program established under the OAA.
“Site” means a facility designated for provision of congregate meals or other nutrition-related services.
“Therapeutic menu” means a soft, low-fat, low-sodium, or controlled calorie menu.