Description:
It is a difficult time for all involved when an elderly loved one can no longer make his or her own decisions or take care of personal needs. If you are appointed to be the guardian of an elderly loved one, you will want to consider a wide variety of issues before making any important decisions.
Tips to help you develop a plan
- Ways to define desired results
- Methods to help you build a support network
- How to identify the elderly loved one's needs
- How to involve the loved one in planning
- How to assess various alternatives
- How to develop a strategy for long-term care
Guidelines to help you make the optimum choice for care
- Techniques for gathering information
- How to contact and use an ombudsmen
- How to find community resources
- Methods for handling the expenses of nursing home care
- Tips for evaluating nursing homes
Wise techniques to help you follow through on your plans
- How to promote the resident's rights in a care center
- Criteria for determining special needs
- Ways to maintain your rights as a guardian
- Tools for assuring quality care
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