Office of the Public Guardian

The mission of the Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults is to provide guardianship and conservatorship services to vulnerable elderly adults who have no willing or responsible family member or friend to act in that capacity.

In carrying out this mission, we will strive to preserve the autonomy, dignity and independence of the persons in our care, while ensuring that they are residing in a safe, appropriate and caring environment.

Where possible, we will ensure that the express or implied wishes of these individuals concerning living arrangements, medical care and other personal matters are respected. We will protect and preserve the estates of those in our care. We will promote appropriate family involvement whenever possible. We will endeavor to serve as many vulnerable elderly individuals as possible, and will make every effort to enlighten others regarding the effects of guardianship and to advocate for the use of less restrictive alternatives. We will serve as a clearinghouse for information concerning guardianship services.

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