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.