Guardianship and Dementia Resources

Planning for incapacity is critically important. When people fail to plan with a power of attorney or trust, or they choose a decision-maker who is not up to the task, guardianship is the government's plan so that life-sustaining decisions will be made for the incapacitated person. Tina Hess of Good News Consulting explains in this episode the best practices for serving as a guardian. She also discusses training that Good News Consulting provides to family members who are caring for a loved one with dementia.

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