A conservatorship is a process where a Petition is filed with the Court because someone is no longer able take care of their affairs. The conserved person is the Conservatee. The person taking care of the Conservatee is the Conservator. This can be a conservatorship of the person [personal care issues], of the “estate” [meaning … Read more
Governor Brown signed the End of Life Option Act today which authorizes “an adult who meets certain qualifications, and who has been determined by his or her attending physician to be suffering from a terminal disease, as defined, to make a request for a drug prescribed …. for the purpose of ending … Read more
This is a list of the kind of information many seniors need. I hope you find it useful. To report ELDER ABUSE: Local Adult Protective Services: 1-800-510-2020 http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG2300.htm Long Term Care Ombudsman: 1-800-231-4024 (licensed facilities) If you are in immediate danger: Emergency 911 For information about SENIOR SERVICES: California Senior Gateway: www.seniors.ca.gov … Read more
Elder Abuse What is Elder Abuse? It is the neglect, exploitation or “painful or harmful” mistreatment of anyone who is 65 or older (or any disabled dependent adult age 18 to 64). It can involve physical intimidation, violence, psychological abuse, isolation, abandonment, abduction, false imprisonment or a care giver’s neglect. It could also involve unlawful … Read more