### Question
What does family caregiver mean?


### Answer
**Family caregiver** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 3022*:

> an adult family member, or another individual, who is an informal provider of in-home and community care to an older individual or to an individual with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3022*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III-GRANTS FOR STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING > Part A-General Provisions**

