What Does the Guardian of an Aging Adult do?

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What Does the Guardian of an Aging Adult
do? When an aging adult is no longer capable of
making important decisions for him or herself,
they will often rely on someone else to make
those decisions for them. The person who makes
those decisions is known as the guardian of the
aging adult. The guardian has the responsibility
of acting in the best interest of the aging adult
by making appropriate decisions that will
benefit that individual. It is necessary for the
right person to be selected to take on the role
of the guardian in situations where an elderly
adult needs the extra assistance.
Handling the Finances The guardian is
responsible for handling the finances of the
aging adult. Handling the finances means paying
attention to bank accounts for any strange or
unusual activity, making sure all bills are paid,
and using money from the account to pay for the
adults necessities, such as groceries, clothes,
bed sheets, and other items that are needed
around the home. The aging adult might struggle
to make purchasing decisions due to a condition
that he or she has been diagnosed with, such as
dementia. However, the responsible guardian can
make appropriate purchasing decisions on behalf
of the aging adult while making sure those
financial decisions are in his or her best
interests. Communicating With Caretakers and
Physicians Along with handling the finances for
the aging adult, the guardian would need to
regularly communicate with caretakers and
physicians about the well-being of the adult. It
is important for everyone to keep the
communication flowing between one another. The
guardian needs to let physicians and caretakers
know of any problems the aging adult has had
recently. If the adult is having a difficult time
with mobility or if he or she has fallen and
ended up in the hospital at some point, it is
necessary to make everyone aware of the
situation. Physicians will ask the guardian
questions and depend on the guardian to make
decisions on behalf of the aging adult when it
comes to the kind of care he or she will receive
in the office or at the hospital. Caretakers may
need to come out to the home regularly to assist
with different tasks. For example, caretakers
often help with bathing, providing medicine
reminders, and making food for the aging adults
because the adult can no longer do those things.
If there are any issues or if the guardian has
any concerns about the care provided at home, the
guardian would need to contact the home care
company that sends the caretaker out to provide
services to the aging adult. Have an Aging Adult
in Your Life? Contact Giro Law Today
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Is there an aging adult in your life, such as
your grandparents or your parents? You might need
to act as the guardian for this individual
because he or she can no longer make decisions or
handle certain tasks alone. If so, contact Giro
Law. Call us today at 201-690-1642 or complete
the form on our website. Book your consultation
to meet with us and discuss the possibility of
becoming a guardian for your loved one.