Florida Administrative Code
58 - DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
58D - Alzheimer's Disease Initiative
Chapter 58D-1 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE
Section 58D-1.002 - Definitions

(1) Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee: The committee created pursuant to Sections 430.501(2), (3), F.S., to advise the department in the performance of its duties pursuant to the ADI.

(2) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Research Brain Bank: The entity designated by the department to collect post mortem normal control brains and brains of individuals who were clinically diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease for the purpose of conducting comparative research aimed at learning about, finding a cause, and developing a treatment or cure for the disease.

(3) Client: The person with ADRD; however, the client's caregiver will receive benefits through the provision of education, training, respite, and support services, as needed.

(4) Memory Disorder Clinic: Research oriented programs created pursuant to Sections 430.502(1) and (2), F.S., to provide diagnostic and referral services, conduct basic and service-related multidisciplinary research, and develop training materials and educational opportunities for lay and professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Memory disorder clinics shall provide:

(5) Model Day Care Program: Refers to the three specialized day care programs specifically authorized by Section 430.502(4), F.S. These programs provide a therapeutic setting for the provision of specialized services to clients with Alzheimer's disease. They also provide training to health care and social service personnel and caregivers, and serve as a natural laboratory for research.

(6) Related Memory Disorders: Other forms of progressive cognitive disorders that result in diminished memory, language, other cognitive functions, and the inability to perform activities of daily living.

(7) Research: Investigations undertaken to determine the cause, resulting behavioral changes, treatment, cure, and impact of ADRD.

(8) Training: The provision of educational activities and instruction to assist health care professionals, social service providers, and caregivers in understanding ADRD and to increase their knowledge and caregiving skills.