Advanced Health Care (POA) A National Ethical Debate: Since 1990, the Supreme Court has maintained that a competent person always has the constitutional right to accept or refuse medical treatment. However, when you cannot speak for yourself, who do you want to speak for you? And what kind of limitations do you want to place on their authority? Here are five essential things you need to keep in mind about advance Health Care directives:
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What’s a Fiduciary?
Professional Fiduciaries are entrusted to provide financial and healthcare options that ensure their clients’ dignity and peace of mind. They provide the experience, resources, and knowledge to oversee services. For example, paying bills, legal, investment management, medical care, housing, and nutrition, among other things.
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Guardianship or Power of Attorney
Which One Do You Need?
What can you do when your close relative can no longer manage their own affairs? Your relative might have had a stroke or have developed Alzheimer’s disease, for example. These are just a few reasons a person might be unable to pay bills, cash checks, and make critical decisions.
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Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney (POA)
It is never too late to think about the power of attorney and guardianship for yourself or a loved one. No one likes to think about not being able to manage their lives, but it does happen. If you plan early, you can help yourself and your family. Power of attorney and guardianship documents help avoid stress and additional expenses later.
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Stealing Their Future
Stealing their future. My name is Stevie Slaughter, and my passion is elder care and their protection. After losing both parents at a younger age and also caring for an elderly neighbor, I was stunned at some of the unimaginable violations that are impacting this vulnerable community.
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