Guardianship/Conservatorship

In a funny and scary segment, John Oliver recently highlighted problems with the guardianship system on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker. ...

A growing problem with adult guardianship abuse is giving rise to calls to reform the system. Vulnerable elderly can get caught in the guardianship system, being harmed and exploited by the very process that is supposed to protect them.

Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions due to a mental disability, the court will appoint a substitute decision...

Elderlaw 101

Can the state sue my elderly mother in the nursing home for guardianship of her Down syndrome child? ...

This book provides practical advice to help adult children navigate the complex emotional and bureaucratic terrain of caring for their parents.

For those thinking of joining the growing ranks of professional geriatric caregivers, the Handbook of Geriatric Care Management is probably a 'must have' volume.

This companion book to the PBS special of the same name offers a storehouse of practical advice for caregivers.

The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on the nation's guardianship system Thursday, July 22, at w...