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Aging Guardians: Decisions and Transitions

Thompson, Hannah Claire
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0295-7343
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461882347

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2016, Master of Gerontological Studies, Miami University, Gerontology.
Court-appointed guardians advocate and make decisions in the best interest of individuals unable to do so for themselves. Guardians are often related to the individual for whom they are appointed (the “ward”) and make difficult living arrangement and medical decisions for the present and future. The purpose of this study was to identify aging guardians (age 60 and over) and examine any planning determined for the future of the individual under their care. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten guardians served by an Ohio probate court. Findings were framed around interview questions to highlight the following topics: parent role & guardianship responsibilities, future transitions, advice, and transition worries. Recommendations for the county probate court include organizing informal informational sessions with layperson guardians concerning future planning strategies. The knowledge of findings will help facilitate better communication between older adult guardians and professionals.
Kate de Medeiros (Committee Chair)
Suzanne Kunkel (Committee Member)
Phyllis Cummins (Committee Member)
31 p.
Aging; Gerontology
guardianship; guardians; transitions; aging; guardianship planning

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  • Thompson, H. C. (2016). Aging Guardians: Decisions and Transitions [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461882347

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Thompson, Hannah. Aging Guardians: Decisions and Transitions . 2016. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461882347.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Thompson, Hannah. "Aging Guardians: Decisions and Transitions ." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1461882347

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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This open access ETD is published by Miami University and OhioLINK.