Don't Drag My Resident into Court: The Impact of Guardianship on Residents in LTC Facilities

01/07/2024 39 min
Don't Drag My Resident into Court: The Impact of Guardianship on Residents in LTC Facilities

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Episode Synopsis

Guardianship is a tool intended to support individuals who have lost the capacity to make decisions for themselves. However, guardianship is an extreme step and can have a devastating impact on a person's well-being. In this episode, we will discuss guardianship over residents of long-term care facilities, less restrictive alternatives, and strategies for supporting residents under guardianship.

Guests: Alison Hirschel, Director of the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, and Emily Miller, Managing Attorney of the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project of the Michigan Advocacy Program

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