Synopses & Reviews
This work reviews the current thinking on guardianship of older persons, how the wards and the guardians are affected, and the process by which a person becomes a ward. The book, based on court records and a guardian questionnaire, considers the impact of current legislation on older wards. Recommendations for changes in the guardianship system are made in the final chapter, followed by a summary and conclusion section.
Review
This book is an important contribution to those who toil in the vineyard of guardianship reform. This is one of those workman-like research reports which deserves attention from practitioners and system reformers.Contemporary Gerontology
Review
Due to the continued rise of longevity statistics, this book would be an excellent addition to any academic library that offers a collection in gerontology, law, nursing, and social work.toni E. Pipkin
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Policy "wonks," researchers, academicians, legislators and legislative aids, advocates, program planners, service providers, lawyers, and judges who work in the fields of guardianship and caregiving for older persons will all find interesting and useful information in this book. Also, there are protions that offer valuable advice for guardians or for persons who are considering petitioning for guardianship or acting as guardian. Like a pu-pu platter or Forrest Gump's ubiquitous box of chocolates, this book provides something for everyone and is particularly well-suited for those who like to pick and choose what they want to ingest.Journal of Women &Aging
Synopsis
Discusses the current guardianship situation for older persons, how a person becomes a ward, effects on guardians, and reform.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-226)and index.
Table of Contents
Tables and Figures
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Procedures
Concerns about the Guardianship Process: A Review of the Literature
Can You Spell "World" Backward? Assessing Incapacity in Guardianship Hearings
Becoming a Ward: Characteristics of Wards and Their Guardians
Pathways to Guardianship
Themes of Meaning in the Guardianship Experience
Role Strain of Male and Female Guardians: Tests of Two Models
The Context of Guardianship Legislation in Selected States
Guardianship Reform: Do Revised Statutes Make a Difference in Outcomes for Prospective Wards?
Use of Recommended Guardianship Practices and Outcomes for Older Prospective Wards
A Concluding Glimpse of Wards and Their Guardianships
Appendix
References
Index