(VGP) Trainings Materials

Ten Common Problems After a Court Appointment of a Guardian (1) Guardian/conservator is having difficulty fulfilling responsibilities and needs help. Or, the guardian fails to perform required duties in care of the person or management of the property. For example, a guardian may fail to make suitable living arrangements or medical appointments; or may move […]

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Do: · Be a good listener. Show genuine interest and concern. · Look to see if the person is listening or seems confused. · Be alert to facial expressions. Does the expression match the tone of voice or body language? · Listen to voice qualities—pitch, volume, rate of speed. · Be aware of “comfort zone.”

An Overview of DNR Orders Because the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is often encountered by Volunteer Guardians in their course of volunteering, it is worth discussing. A do-not-resuscitate order, or DNR order, is a medical order written by a doctor. It instructs health care providers not to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient’s

Anne Frank…Winston Churchill…Martin Luther King, Jr…..Famous authors, advocates, political leaders, and more share their thoughts on volunteer work and the amazing people that give of themselves to help others.

Addresses end-of-life decision-making by guardians of older adults. Presents current definitions of hospice and palliative care and describes several common end-of-life disease trajectories. Details the diverse contexts in which guardians may find themselves when making end-of-life care decisions. 

Techniques for communicating with people who are: blind/visually impaired; deaf/hard of hearing; have speech impairments, mobility issues, and cognitive disabilities; and those from other cultures