Realities of Guardianship and Conservatorship
Room: Paradise C
Speaker(s):
Description:
Being a Guardian and Conservator is not an easy task. We are faced with a lot of difficult decisions and situations on a daily basis for many individuals. We will discuss how we approach the individuals we serve regarding their situations, why we make the decisions we make, and the actions/consequences or our decisions. We will explain how other people’s roles in our individuals lives also impact how we make decisions.
In addition to the variety of decisions we make, we have other challenges and obstacles we face. We will unpack how we try to handle and possibly overcome some of these unique situations through some case studies. We will also dive into some of the amazing and rewarding experiences we have seen through the years of working with those in need and how we have been able to work on increasing independence and restoring rights of those we serve.
Objectives
1. Define the roles of Guardian and Conservator
2. Identify the struggles that Guardians and Conservators face
3. Describe ways of handling difficult decisions