My father has combative Alzheimer's & I am not able to care for him. I am looking into a county Guardian program for him. What should I expect? Are there any other choices available? We are very limited financially.
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Q: What is involved in Guardian programs?
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9/30/09 9:27am
It depends on where you live. There are private guardianship programs, too, in some areas. All of them will depend on transfering guardianship from family to a court appointed guardian. It's work and it can cost money. You any want to check with your state bar association to see if you can get some pro bono attorney help. It sounds like you know you need to do something, so get some good advice from an elder attorney or someone who knows the system.
Good luck. It's emotional work, but it can be done if he is not competent, which is how this sounds.
Carol
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