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Why do you need a Guardian? Usually a Guardian is for someone that can no longer manage their own health, finances for any number of reasons typically due to cognitive decline. If you are cognizant but need help with aspects of your life you can hire caregivers, you can hire a Care Manager. I think the first thing to do would be to consult with an Elder Care Attorney and get all your "legal ducks in a row". Make sure that you have written instructions for medical emergencies, any Trusts that may be necessary, End of Life decisions. Some law firms may have people that can manage things like this if not I am sure they can refer you to the proper people. I can not believe you are the only person that has dealt with this issue. (other posts I have seen here mention this as well) You could also check with the Senor Services Agency in your area they usually have Social Workers that may help answer questions like this as well.
In essence, because you are an adult you are already your own "guardian" (meaning, you are wholly responsible for yourself if you have capacity).
If you are incapacitated, how to you expect to "represent yourself" if you can't speak or comprehend what's going on? A legal guardian needs to be a separate person.
You should have a conversation with social services or a lawyer to put a guardian into place. Where I live I have worked with Lutheran Social Services, a non-profit organization that provides guardians with accountability when my stepFIL needed a guardian and it was a good experience. So, you can research if this type of organization is available in your state/county.
Hire a Licensed Fiduciary. In our court systems these folks are hired to manage EVERYTHING from medical to placement to everyday finances for those who can no longer do it themselves, but have no family members to take on this care.
Costs about four years ago in California for a Licensed Fiduciary management was about 90.00 an hour. In the beginning, when there is a lot to arrange in presenting paperwork, arranging accounts for payment, visiting banks, calling billing companies for utilities, perhaps choosing facilities the cost are a bit more, but once everything is running like clockwork it often comes to not a lot more than one or two hours a month.
Your attorney will have a list of names and they frequently work with Fiduciaries in the court system who are assigned to their clients without family, and in need. Attorneys will sometimes take on this work; are more costly. Some banks do some of this work, but don't serve for all needs, mainly only for financial.
It would be nice if you gave us more info on yourself. Do you collect Social Security Disability? What is your disability if so. Do you get Medicaid for your health insurance? I ask because my nephew, who is disabled, has help thru the State. They help him with rent, he has a coordinator and 5 hrs a week for an aide.
The aide comes once a week and cleans, helps him run errands, takes him to appts and takes him out to the park or something nephew wants to do. The Coordinator helps him with appointments, keeps track of those appts, can help him reapply for services. My nephew has lived 5 years with a leak everytime it rains. I wrote a letter about it, Nephew mentions it on and off when paying his rent. Nothing had been done. He told the coordinator, the coordinator called the office and within the week, the leak was repaired. Is this what you need. If so, call your County Disabilities Dept.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Usually a Guardian is for someone that can no longer manage their own health, finances for any number of reasons typically due to cognitive decline.
If you are cognizant but need help with aspects of your life you can hire caregivers, you can hire a Care Manager.
I think the first thing to do would be to consult with an Elder Care Attorney and get all your "legal ducks in a row". Make sure that you have written instructions for medical emergencies, any Trusts that may be necessary, End of Life decisions. Some law firms may have people that can manage things like this if not I am sure they can refer you to the proper people. I can not believe you are the only person that has dealt with this issue. (other posts I have seen here mention this as well)
You could also check with the Senor Services Agency in your area they usually have Social Workers that may help answer questions like this as well.
In essence, because you are an adult you are already your own "guardian" (meaning, you are wholly responsible for yourself if you have capacity).
If you are incapacitated, how to you expect to "represent yourself" if you can't speak or comprehend what's going on? A legal guardian needs to be a separate person.
You should have a conversation with social services or a lawyer to put a guardian into place. Where I live I have worked with Lutheran Social Services, a non-profit organization that provides guardians with accountability when my stepFIL needed a guardian and it was a good experience. So, you can research if this type of organization is available in your state/county.
Costs about four years ago in California for a Licensed Fiduciary management was about 90.00 an hour. In the beginning, when there is a lot to arrange in presenting paperwork, arranging accounts for payment, visiting banks, calling billing companies for utilities, perhaps choosing facilities the cost are a bit more, but once everything is running like clockwork it often comes to not a lot more than one or two hours a month.
Your attorney will have a list of names and they frequently work with Fiduciaries in the court system who are assigned to their clients without family, and in need. Attorneys will sometimes take on this work; are more costly. Some banks do some of this work, but don't serve for all needs, mainly only for financial.
The aide comes once a week and cleans, helps him run errands, takes him to appts and takes him out to the park or something nephew wants to do. The Coordinator helps him with appointments, keeps track of those appts, can help him reapply for services. My nephew has lived 5 years with a leak everytime it rains. I wrote a letter about it, Nephew mentions it on and off when paying his rent. Nothing had been done. He told the coordinator, the coordinator called the office and within the week, the leak was repaired. Is this what you need. If so, call your County Disabilities Dept.