What Can Be Done When a Conservatorship Doesn’t Work?

Most people have nightmares about someone else making all of their medical and money decisions for them. However, it is the truth for over a million Americans, and it is rarely the horror that most people envision. This is because a conservatorship or adult care is genuinely life-saving for the million-plus people who have one because they are unable to make choices for themselves due to physical, emotional, or other medical problems.Conservatees may feel stuck in these situations, and guardianship abuse may go unnoticed due to the nature of the partnership. While guardianship abuse is rarely discussed, it is a severe problem that ordinary people should learn about and identify.