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A Guide to Guardianship in Florida
Guardianship in Florida: Types and Processes
Guardianship is the legal procedure of appointing someone to take over the decision-making ability of an incapacitated ...
Understanding Guardianship: Who Needs Guardianship, and Why?
Guardianship: What You Need to Know
If you have a loved one that is elderly, disabled, or incapable of managing their own financial ...
Why is Case Management Important for Senior Citizens?
Case Management for Senior Loved Ones
As seniors age, completing day-to-day activities that seemed mindless before may become increasingly challenging and stressful. Tasks ...
Life Care Plans by Rehabilitation Consulting for Victims of Abuse
“Evaluation of Life Care Plans Developed by a Private Rehabilitation Consulting Agency for Victims of Abuse Utilizing the IALCP Standards of Practice as a Base” Journal of Life Care Planning, Volume 10, Number 2, 2011, co-authored by: Zarahi Nunez, MPH, CDMS, and Darlene M. Carruthers, M.Ed., CRC, CDMS, CCM, FIALCP.
What is Aging and How is it Different with a Disability?
Professional Case Management, September/October 2009 Issue; co-authored by: Lawrence S. Forman, M.Ed., J.D.; Darlene M. Carruthers, M.Ed.; and Ronnie B. Londner, M.Ed.
Don’t Forget the Family: Family Systems Approach
“Don’t Forget the Family: Family Systems Approach”, NARPPS The Rehabilitation Professional. Authored by Darlene M. Carruthers, M.Ed.
Being a Guardian is a Big Responsibility
Topics covered include: what is guardianship; who may be a guardian; how is guardianship established; how to become a guardian; types of guardianships; responsibilities of a guardian; guardianship plans; annual reports; alternatives to guardianship; legal documents and terms and more. (Forman and Carruthers, 1990)
Glossary of Human Services Terminology
This resource provides a wealth of convenient information on hundreds of terms and concepts. In writing reports, including affidavits, depositions, and trial preparations, this booklet will provides access to standard definitions of language used in the profession. Categories of terms include assistive technology, brain injury, cardiac, diagnostic tests, disability, equipment, health and medical services, legal terms, leisure, recreation and exercise equipment, managed care, medical terms, prescription medications, and transportation. (Forman, Londner & Martino, 2007, 216 pp.)
B54, $25.00, ISBN 978-1-4243-0723-1
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Aging & Life Expectancy with Disability
An interesting and valuable resource for professionals working with the older client, or developing cases, including life care plans, for the older client. The booklet contains relevant information with respect to resources and guidelines on how to approach various issues involving aging and disability. References to many of the topics will prove to be valuable to the practitioner. (Forman, Carruthers & Londner, 2006; 52 pp.))
B51, $10.00, ISBN 978-1-4243-0713-4
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Into the Future Workbook
INTO THE FUTURE is a comprehensive program that assists families and their advisors in answering some of the most complicated questions of a lifetime. Its goal is to reduce the …