Guardianships

Guardianship and Alternatives - The Center for Social Gerontology reviews a number of landmark studies and projects related to various aspects of the guardianship issue.
Guardianships: Little Progress in Insuring Protection for Incapacitated Elderly People - The US Government Accountability Office reviews and updates findings of its 2004 report on guardianships along with a discussion on the status of prior recommendations. [PDF]
Guarding the Guardians: Promising Practices for Court Monitoring - Research report from the AARP Public Policy Institute and the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging. Includes a review of exemplary courts.
National Guardianship Association - Provides educational, training, and networking opportunities for professionals and others interested in guardianship and protective services. Includes a model code of ethics for guardians.
U.S. Government Accountability Office Report on Guardianships - This extensive report explores the collaboration needed to protect incapacitated elderly people. Includes a survey of local courts and comments from major agencies. [PDF] (January 1, 2004)

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