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| Providing qualified legal guardians to serve as concerned, caring advocates and as surrogate decision-makers. |
Contact:
Bend OR 97701
Ph: (541) 382-4980
Email: lisa@hxbri.com
Bend OR 97701
Ph: (541) 382-4980
Email: lisa@hxbri.com
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Sponsored by Central Oregon Council on Aging
APPLICATIONS ONLINE:
Guardianship/Conservator
Money Management Services
Guardianship/Conservator
Money Management Services
An Introduction to CO GAP Services
The decision to seek guardianship/conservatorship of another individual is never a
decision to be made lightly. Guardianship/conservatorship imposes important responsibilities on
the individual designated as guardian and/or conservator. It also places strict limits on the rights
of the person for whom the appointment is made. The purpose of the Guardianship Program is to
provide guardianship and/or conservatorship service through court appointment for adults with
developmental disabilities who have no other individual or entity qualified and/or willing to serve
in this capacity.
Guardianship:
CO GAP functions as the Public Guardian (and/or Conservator) for adults, over the age of 60 who
are adjudicated in Deschutes County. Services are made available only as is necessary to
promote and protect the well-being of a person who has been determined to be incapable of
meeting his or her essential requirements for physical health and safety. Each case is based on an
individual's need and is designed to encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and
independence. A guardian works with the protected person on the average of 10 hours a month,
assisting them in life-managing tasks.
Conservatorship:
A conservator is appointed to manage the protected person's property and finances. This is
generally due to a disability, the symptoms of which have become quite severe. Conservatorship
clients may have disabilities such as schizophrenia, head injury or dementia that can have a
negative impact on judgment and reasoning abilities making them easy targets for unscrupulous
individuals who take advantage of them financially. By controlling finances, a conservator can
help preserve the estate while using income and assets to provide for the client’s housing,
healthcare and personal needs.
Money Management Services:
CO GAP’s goal is to assist seniors with activities such as balancing check books, paying bills and
organizing a payment schedule for household expenses. The financial assistance provided will
allow clients to live more independently, free from the stress and confusion caused by
mismanaged finances.
The decision to seek guardianship/conservatorship of another individual is never a
decision to be made lightly. Guardianship/conservatorship imposes important responsibilities on
the individual designated as guardian and/or conservator. It also places strict limits on the rights
of the person for whom the appointment is made. The purpose of the Guardianship Program is to
provide guardianship and/or conservatorship service through court appointment for adults with
developmental disabilities who have no other individual or entity qualified and/or willing to serve
in this capacity.
Guardianship:
CO GAP functions as the Public Guardian (and/or Conservator) for adults, over the age of 60 who
are adjudicated in Deschutes County. Services are made available only as is necessary to
promote and protect the well-being of a person who has been determined to be incapable of
meeting his or her essential requirements for physical health and safety. Each case is based on an
individual's need and is designed to encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and
independence. A guardian works with the protected person on the average of 10 hours a month,
assisting them in life-managing tasks.
Conservatorship:
A conservator is appointed to manage the protected person's property and finances. This is
generally due to a disability, the symptoms of which have become quite severe. Conservatorship
clients may have disabilities such as schizophrenia, head injury or dementia that can have a
negative impact on judgment and reasoning abilities making them easy targets for unscrupulous
individuals who take advantage of them financially. By controlling finances, a conservator can
help preserve the estate while using income and assets to provide for the client’s housing,
healthcare and personal needs.
Money Management Services:
CO GAP’s goal is to assist seniors with activities such as balancing check books, paying bills and
organizing a payment schedule for household expenses. The financial assistance provided will
allow clients to live more independently, free from the stress and confusion caused by
mismanaged finances.
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CO Council on Aging
Deschutes Co. Mental Health
OR Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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Deschutes Co. Mental Health
OR Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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Bend Bulletin Article
July 24:
Recognizing elder abuse
Bend Bulletin Article
July 24:
Recognizing elder abuse