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Courtney Carey

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Adult Guardianship

Talking to Your Aging Loved Ones About Independence

Parents and caregivers of pre-teens often dread when the time arrives to have “The Talk.” Body hair, sex, new and unpleasant smells, love interest;...
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The Difference Between Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice

Home Health Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care sound similar, but these three levels of care are unique in their approach to recovery and...
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The Difference Between a Mother and a Guardian

Helping parents understand the differences between parent and guardian can be quite a touchy subject. No one, especially a mom, wants to be told...
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Understanding Informed Consent in Medical Decision-Making

Are you able to make your own medical decisions? You aren’t if you don’t understand the purpose of the procedure.  Informed consent is arguably the...
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Alphabet Soup of Guardianship

Every industry has its own shorthand. People in the business usually don’t realize they are speaking another language to outsiders. Until someone says, “What...
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Mental Health and Guardianship

Guardianship for an adult with a severe mental illness can be one of the most complex situations to support. Guardianship is a legal tool...
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Why is Guardianship So Difficult?

Removing anything from a Texan is difficult. Think about your reactions if someone came to your table while you were out with your family...
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Aging in Place

Are you living in your Forever Home?  Or, put another way, is your house ready for you to age?  Those are only weird questions if you...
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What is a Private Professional Guardian?

There are people that are placed in your life, I believe, to either challenge you, support you, or inspire you. About fifteen years ago,...
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Supported Decision-Making Agreement

During the 84th Texas Legislative session in 2015, the Supported Decision-Making Agreement (SDMA) Act was passed. This law recognized SDMA as an alternative to...
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The Time Machine of Adult Guardianship

Some believe that adult guardianship is a newer concept in Texas, but it has been a part of the law since the creation of...
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Geriatric Care Management

Whether you are looking for a geriatric care manager for yourself, or a loved one, having a vision of the outcome will help to...
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