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William G. Bell, Winsor Schmidt, Kent Miller, Public Guardianship and the Elderly: Findings from a National Study, The Gerontologist, Volume 21, Issue 2, April 1981, Pages 194–202, https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/21.2.194
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Abstract
The basic question addressed in this research is: To what extent do current provisions in state public guardianship laws assist or hinder elderly persons in attaining their individual rights, benefits and entitlements? A review of public guardian statutes in some 34 states supported by on-site visits to six selected states endorses continuation of public guardianship of the elderly provided that less restrictive alternatives are developed and adult protective services are strengthened as well. A model statute on public guardianship is proposed.