(a) The department shall establish a statewide Options for Independent Living program to help elderly persons remain at home despite limited self-care capacities and to prevent institutionalization.
(b) The Options for Independent Living program shall provide short-term support services to elderly persons for the purposes of:
(1) restoring functional capacities after illness or hospitalization; and
(2) educating and preparing elderly persons and their caregivers to provide self-care.
Official text of the Texas Human Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.