Public Guardian Program of Indian River County

S E N I O R R E S O U R C E A S S O C I AT I O N

PUBLIC GUARDIAN PROGRAM

Let Us Become the Advocate and Protector Senior Resource Association is the organization contracted by the Office of Public & Professional Guardians (OPPG) to provide public guardianship services to persons in Indian River County who do not have adequate income or assets to afford a private guardian and there is no willing family or friend to assist them.

“Guardianship” is an agreement authorized by the court under which a person (guardian) has the legal right and duty to care for another person (ward) who is temporarily or permanently impaired by mental and/or physical deficiency, disability, or illness.

Through a guardian appointed to each case, an individual care plan for medical and mental health treatment, social services and residential placement is established and filed with the court on behalf of our clients.

Contact Senior Resource Association today for more information.

Guardian Manager — 772.569.0760

LEGAL r P reparation and filing of legal paperwork required for guardianship r Attend Court hearings r M iscellaneous legal issues r S elling real estate, motor vehicles, and other assets when required r P robate matters including administration of estates

MEDICAL r M aking and approving medical decisions, including setting and attending medical appointments r M aking appropriate end-of-life decisions such as hospice or court-ordered DNR when it’s in the best interest of the ward r Authorizing or monitoring medications r Arranging nursing home placements r Arranging in-home services for the wards r Working with family members r O versight and arranging for purchase of personal items r S etting up prearranged/prepaid funeral services

FIN ANCIA L r O pen and maintain bank and/or trust accounts r R eceipt and payment of ward’s bills r O btain and/or maintain health insurance coverage and other benefits when appropriate r Serving as Guardian of property r S erving as Representative Payee handling receipt and oversight of Social Security benefits r S erving as VA Fiduciary handling of Veteran benefits

Our Community Programs Meals on Wheels

772.569.0760

Alleviates isolation and hunger with hot, nutritious meals and daily wellness visits.

Adult Enrichment & Respite

772.569.0760

Provides seniors and their caregivers with daily socialization, recreation and respite.

Senior Supportive Services

772.569.0760

Promotes independence by assisting seniors, caregivers, and out-of-town families in the selection of appropriate health, wellness and daily living services.

Volunteer Opportunities

772.569.0760

Includes volunteers for Meals on Wheels, Senior Supportive Services, and Silver Tones choral group.

Public Guardian Program

772.569.0760

Provides legal and professional guardianship services that protect and exercise the legal rights of adults who lack the capacity to make decisions and care for themselves.

Community Coach + GoLine Transportation

772.569.0903

Pre-arranged rides and public transportation for all.

Additional programs and services are available. Contact us to learn more.

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Sponsored by SRA and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs.