by laurie@mannmark.com | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, needing help in one area of life can lead others to assume help is needed everywhere. An individual may need assistance managing finances but still be capable of making decisions about their daily routine. Someone may need support coordinating medical care...
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
Guardianship involves important decisions affecting healthcare, housing, services, finances, and daily life. Ethical guardianship requires more than legal authority alone. It requires thoughtful decision-making that respects an individual’s preferences, values, and...
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...
