by laurie@mannmark.com | Aug 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Home is more than a place. It is where routines are built, memories are made, and relationships grow. It is where people feel comfortable, connected, and most like themselves. When someone experiences a significant illness, cognitive decline, or another life-changing...
by laurie@mannmark.com | Aug 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Life’s most important decisions often begin with a simple question. What do you want? Whether someone is deciding where they would like to live, choosing a healthcare provider, maintaining meaningful relationships, or continuing favorite routines, these choices...
by laurie@mannmark.com | May 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Professional guardianship should never remove more independence than necessary. National Guardianship Association Standard 8, Least Restrictive Alternative, emphasizes that guardianship should encourage the highest level of autonomy appropriate for the individual’s...
by laurie@mannmark.com | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Guardianship exists to protect the individual. Not the family. Not the circle of friends with strong opinions. The individual. When those closest to someone begin making decisions based on their own preferences rather than the individual’s known wishes, the guardian’s...
