Everyone work hard, do not be selfish with your time, do the best and provide the best of care for the elders.
~Late Angie Tenorio-Nerva
(Pueblo of Santo Domingo)
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Welcome to the Entrust Guardianship Services, LLC Web site! We hope you’ll find helpful information about the services we offer. Whatever brought you here is probably an overwhelming situation. Contact us for a free, no obligation consultation to see if fiduciary services may be appropriate.
Dementia and Palliative Care
Great article in the Clinical Geriatrics journal on dementia and palliative care:
“Palliative care at the end of life is an interdisciplinary approach that applies a treatment philosophy of “coping,” rather than “curing,” for patients with an advanced or terminal illness. Despite shifting the focus away from finding a cure, the palliative approach does not exclude all disease-modifying therapies. In fact, the palliative continuum of care balances disease-modifying and palliative treatments based on an individualized treatment plan …
“When treating serious medical conditions in patients with dementia, physicians often find themselves in conflict with family surrogate decision makers regarding the ethics of providing versus withholding intensive treatments for their dependent relative. Providing education, access to counseling, and spiritual support for families is part of the palliative care approach, and ideally a palliative care team would handle these complex and often emotional discussions with families.”
Would your adult kids rip you off?
Your grown daughter doesn’t pay her bills on time. Your son lives way above his means. You love your kids, but you also worry their irresponsibility toward their own finances means they will be poor caretakers of your finances should you need help as you age. But have you given any thought to the possibility that your children might pilfer your money?
Experts estimate that between 60% and 90% of financial elder abuse is committed by family members. Read more …
For Immediate Release
Local Fiduciary Dawn Walters Attains Master Guardian Certification
Center for Guardianship Certification Grants Nation’s Highest Credential in the Fiduciary Practice
Dawn Walters, Licensed Fiduciary, Entrust Guardianship Services, LLC received notification on November 30, 2011 that the Center for Guardianship Studies has conferred National Master Guardian credentials. This prestigious designation, held by a select few Licensed Fiduciaries in the State, was achieved by passing an intensive examination on October 1, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota following a rigorous application process in order to qualify to sit for the test.
Master Guardians must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of guardianship practices and the highest level of ethics across the full spectrum of the profession. Candidates must be recommended for certification by peers in the field, possess a minimum of five years in practice with an impeccable professional record, and demonstrate a commitment to leadership and advancement of the profession.
• Dawn Walters has 7 ½ years practice as founder of successful fiduciary firms and director of guardianship and care management services
• An engaging speaker and subject matter expert, she is highly sought after by community partners to present seminars and panel discussions on the fiduciary practice, ethics, rights advocacy, life planning, elder abuse, and related topics
• Services provided include court-appointed guardianship services, services as agent under Power of Attorney, care management, and consulting
• For a fee consultation or to book a speaking event, please call (623) 386-3963
Download this press release in PDF format here.
Dawn Walters Achieves Master Guardian Certification
On October 1, 2011, after a stringent application process, Dawn Walters sat for the National Master Guardian examination, proctored in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On November 30, she was honored by the notification that she passed this intensive exam and has been certified as a National Master Guardian. The Center for Guardianship Certification describes a Master Guardian as possessing “knowledge of advanced guardianship concepts and ethics” and being on the “cutting edge of guardianship issues”.
Read the notification letter here.
Home Health Care Worker Charged in Vulnerable Adult Exploitation Case
Attorney General Alert
PHOENIX (Tuesday, August 2, 2011) — Attorney General Tom Horne today announced the charging of Rosario Valenzuela Bravo in Tucson on allegations stemming from a large scale theft from vulnerable adult victims.
The charges, filed July 12, 2011 in Pima County are a result of a joint investigation conducted by the Tucson Police Department, the Attorney General’s Special Investigations Section, and the Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud and Abuse Section of the Criminal Division.
Bravo, 55, was charged with 1 count of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, 3 counts of Forgery and 1 count of Theft/Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult.
According to the allegations, Rosario Bravo purported herself to be a licensed CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and was hired by the elderly victims to provide daily care in their home. In February, 2011 a family member realized that several of the victims’ accounts had been tampered with. An investigation ensued into the checking, savings and money market accounts as well as credit cards belonging to the victims. An accounting of the fraudulent transactions revealed a loss of over $60,000. The State has alleged that Ms. Bravo is responsible.
“These allegations demonstrate how important it is for this office to be vigilant in pursuing criminal predators who harm the most vulnerable among us,” Horne said. “For people to abuse their position of trust and steal from the very person they have been asked to care for is a particularly offensive crime and I am committed to prosecuting these types of cases vigorously.”
These charges are merely allegations, and Rosario Valenzuela Bravo is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This case was referred to and is being prosecuted by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office Health Care Fraud and Abuse Section of the Criminal Division.
A photo of the defendant can be seen at the following link:
Photo of Rosario Valenzuela Bravo
Glen Campbell Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
A reminder that Alzheimer’s can affect anyone. The Rhinestone Cowboy will undoubtedly touch many with his farewell tour, which he has bravely decided to undertake while bringing awareness to this heartbreaking disease.
Buckeye Elder Resources Group meets again in November (4th & 17th), 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Who: Anyone facing challenges of aging are welcome.
What: The group’s goal to provide linkages and resources to community members in the Southwest Valley who need support with self care, healthy aging, caregiving, education, life planning, transitions due to aging, Alzheimer’s and other dementias, etc.
Where: Buckeye Senior Center, 201 E. Centre, Buckeye, AZ.
More Information: (623) 386-3963
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