"Making Life Decisions for Adults: Balancing Safety and Autonomy"
| Dates: | November 14, 2009, 10:00 am to Noon |
| Southwest Conference Room, Christus-St Vincent | |
| Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe | |
| October 17, and December 12, 2009, 10:00 am to Noon | |
| Savage Auditorium, Presbyterian Hospital | |
| 1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque | |
| Cost: | Free |
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"Making Life Decisions for Adults: Balancing Safety and Autonomy" is a two-hour free seminar for family guardians, as well as for those who have a loved one who may need a legal guardian.
This seminar is an overview of adult guardianship, including:
- How a guardian differs from a power of attorney
- The rights and responsibilities of a guardian
- The rights and responsibilities of a conservator
- When court approval is required before making a decision
- Rights retained by the incapacitated adult
- The guardian's role on an interdisciplinary team
- Factors that must be considered when making decisions
- What to do if your authority is not recognized by others
- Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for guardians
- Guidelines for best practices for guardians
- Completing and filing annual reports with the court