National attention to the problems of adult guardianship has
heightened over the last several years with coverage of the Britney Spears
case. Guardianship impacts older adults and people with disabilities of all
income levels and is often imposed without full consideration of the
alternatives. An unethical or neglectful guardian can have disastrous
consequences for people subject to guardianship, including loss of housing,
health care, and income. Join us for a brainstorming session for clinicians
interested in reforming adult guardianship and in creating more opportunities for
alternatives to guardianship like supported decision-making.