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HOW IS A VULNERABLE PERSON RECOGNIZED?
FACING LIFE'S UNCERTAINTIES
We change as we age. Here we examine some possibilities for identification of, and resolution for those that require assistance.
Someone may feel quite alone and be aware that their capacity is diminishing. This may cause many problems.
How are problems identified? There are many "early warning" signals that will help.
Safety Issues:
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Is hoarding causing blocked exits?
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Are burners in the kitchen being left "on"?
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Are the meals nutritious and being eaten?
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Are doors and windows being locked?
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Are bills being paid in a timely manner?
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Are driving restrictions being observed?
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Noticed new scrapes on the vehicle?
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Is there proper medication ingestion?
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Are other pets and plants being cared for?
A person may become vulnerable to intimidation from others' undue influence:
- Loneliness allows unscrupulous strangers to enter lives by personal visits or telephone
- "Granny Dumping" (moving someone out of their homes and abandonment)
- Home repair schemes (travelers, unlicensed repair companies)
- "I'll help you. Sign this paper"
- Ordering items over phone or through mail, including sweepstakes participation
- Those who would exploit by demand
Relatives and friends may be distant or not aware of:
- Abuse
- Negligence
- Medication confusion
- Loneliness and solitude
THERE IS A POSSIBLE PROBLEM. NOW WHAT?
Our staff will do a complete assessment, identifying current crises, immediate problems and managing for a safe and secure future.
In many of these instances, exploitation may occur, savings are drained, identities stolen, mortgages placed on homes once free and clear. Medications are mismanaged. Physicians are unaware of other physicians' involvement, with contraindications of prescriptions ordered. Malnutrition and dehydration may occur. How are risks be mitigated?
Many friends and/or family members may attempt to help; however, they may be ill-equipped to deal with a loved one with diminished capacity. Managing someone else's life may involve many different areas:
- Patient advocate, care management
- Court/legal documents
- Identity theft prevention
- Real Estate transactions
- Negotiating with creditors
- Purchasing
- Protection from those who would exploit
- Home repair and upkeep
- Accountant
- Residential placement
- Government programs
- Family involvement
- Daily living aids
- Transportation
- Inventory
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE OUR COMPANY?
If the family is able to assist and functions well, the problems become coordination of services and responsibility for assets. Using Arizona Guardians permits family to be family and friends to be friends. We handle the responsibility and coordinate the services.
We are Certified by the Arizona Supreme Court, we are surety bonded to protect our clients, we are liable for spontaneous auditing. We also are trained to be surrogate decision-makers, using substituted judgment and least restrictive boundaries. The Prudent Investor Rules apply to our decisions. Guidelines for our practice are constantly being refined using our code of ethics, standards of practice and new statutes.
We develop an immediate plan and constantly revise as we are presented with new information. Medical care, taxes, living expenses, daily living challenges, government sponsored benefits are all coordinated to maximize the future.
We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients, defending them, and aggressively advocating their futures.
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