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title: O.C.G.A. § 30-6-3. ‘‘Personal assistance’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 30-6-3. ‘‘Personal assistance’’ defined.

As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘personal assistance’’ means assistance which is required by a person with severe disabilities to achieve greater independence and which includes, but is not limited to, assistance with:

(1) Routine bodily functions such as bowel or bladder care;

(2) Dressing;

(3) Household management, including, but not limited to, housecleaning and personal correspondence;

(4) Preparation and consumption of food;

(5) Moving in and out of bed;

(6) Routine bathing;

(7) Transportation, community errands, and activities; and

(8) Any other similar activity of daily living.

## History

Code 1981, § 30-6-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1355, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 399, § 1.