Tips for Gaining Guardianship of a Loved One with Memory Loss By the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, your loved one’s cognitive decline often
goes below the capacity to make rational decisions. When this occurs, it might be time
to consider taking a legal guardianship of your loved one. When Is Legal Guardianship Necessary? If you are caring for a loved one with memory loss, guardianship is usually necessary
once the person’s memory impairment has progressed so far that they can no longer
make rational decisions on their own. This usually takes shape as a loved one living
alone, refusing proper care, behaving in unsafe manners or a combination of these: • Living alone with late-stage memory loss • Refusing help or resisting care from family members or paid help • Denying that they have as much trouble with daily living as they do • Wandering outside at night or in dangerous weather • Falling victim to financial scams • Being vulnerable to emergencies, such as fire hazards or driving accidents Guardianship gives you the legal right to make decisions on behalf of your loved one.
You can: • Make sure that your loved one is in a safe and dignified living environment,
whether that is with you or in a memory care community • Make good decisions about your loved one’s medical and long-term care • Guard their finances from scammers or your loved one’s own poor financial
judgement How Do I Gain Guardianship? Guardianship is obtained through a court proceeding and granted by a judge. Usually
before a court hearing, a psychologist will evaluate your loved one to assess their
mental capacity and ability to make decisions on their own. The majority of the
proceeding will focus on providing evidence that you will make a good and competent
guardian. When it comes to granting guardianship for an older loved one, two important aspects
that the court considers are the plan you have for your loved one’s care and your
intention for appropriate use of their finances. During the hearing, you will have to
demonstrate and show proof of your capacity to make the best decisions for your loved
one’s care and overall well-being. If the judge decides that you are capable and
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