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November 7, 2024

How to Get Guardianship of a Parent with Dementia

Witnessing a parent’s decline in memory, reasoning, or comprehension abilities can be challenging. Family members often need to step in and make crucial decisions on behalf of their loved ones when they become unable to. Guardianship becomes essential at this stage. It serves as a legal way of ensuring the safety and well-being of a parent who can no longer care for themselves.
The individual’s cognitive state, and applicable legislations are the 2 key elements that determine the process of obtaining guardianship for a parent with dementia. There isn’t a universal approach. Obtaining guardianship of a parent with dementia must ultimately go through the courts. That’s why it’s crucial to involve a knowledgeable law professional who can assist with all the necessary documentation.
If you can, consider arranging when and how guardianship will happen early on, before it is needed. With help from a legal professional, you can ensure that your loved ones wishes are still carried out, but that they have proper care and established paths for decision making when conditions progress.
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