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"Dependent person" means any person who has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially restricts his or her ability to
carry out normal activities or to protect his or her rights,
including, but not limited to, persons who have physical or
developmental disabilities or whose physical or mental abilities have
significantly diminished because of age.  "Dependent person"
includes any person who is admitted as an inpatient to a 24-hour
health facility, as defined in Sections 1250, 1250.2, and 1250.3 of
the Health and Safety Code.

Last modified: January 12, 2009