Can Guardianship Be Shared Among Family Members? Can guardianship be shared among family members? This is a question that family caregivers ask me. My response is that “it depends.” The term for shared guardianship is “co-guardian.” Sharing guardianship among... Read more
Is it BVFTD Behavioral Variant Frontal Temporal Dementia or Schizophrenia? Older adults with offensive behaviors may have a diagnosis of BVFTD, behavioral variant frontal temporal dementia, or schizophrenia. Do you have the skill to tell the difference and serve the... Read more
Appointing a Power of Attorney Appointing a power of attorney establishes a fiduciary relationship between the principal and the agent or attorney in fact. This means that the relationship is based on confidence and trust. The responsibility of the power of attorney... Read more
Protecting Your Virtual Life Protecting your virtual life should be a life-long consideration. What information do you want everyone to know about you or find on the Internet? When young, my niece posted questionable photos and information on the internet that... Read more
Alzheimer’s GPS Devices: Safety Measures or Privacy Invasions? By Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSAAre Alzheimer’s GPS devices considered a safety measure to protect from the risks of wandering or an invasion of privacy? Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra... Read more
Elder Law and Probate Attorneys: Fiduciary Representation When Health Professionals Caring for Older Adults Cross Boundaries By Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCG, CSA Health professionals in all specialties become overly attached to clients visiting their practices,... Read more