VOLUNTEER GUARDIANSHIP FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM
WHATCommunity members are trained to be guardians for the elderly who are unable to make decisions about their care.
WHYTo protect those elderly who have been identified as at-risk for abuse, neglect or exploitation
WHERELifeCycles.
Great Falls, MT, USA.
Great Falls, MT, USA.
Program Description
The Volunteer Guardianship for the Elderly Program trains community members to serve as volunteer guardians for elderly and disabled individuals who are unable to make decisions about their own care.
Older adults are referred to the program after being identified as at-risk for abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Volunteer guardians serve as a friend and advocate to seniors.
The LifeCycles organization also has a
Family Guardianship Program and is a member of the National Guardianship Association. Lifecycles purchases materials for distribution to people interested in family guardianship and other alternatives.
source:lifecyclescascadeco.com
*Update The Volunteer Guardianship for the Elderly Program no longer exists. Find out more about Guardianship Training
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