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Conservatorships have
been in the headlines recently but the concept of a
conservatorship, or guardianship, dates back to Roman times.
Today, conservatorships are when another person
is court-appointed to help someone who cannot take care of
themselves. It's a powerful position. When a conservator is
appointed, they gain control over another person's life - what
they eat, who they see, where they live, what medical care they
receive - all while handling their money and assets.
ABC10 investigative reporter Andie Judson's year-long
investigation found an industry with little oversight from state
regulators opening the door to potential abuse. So, what's being
done to regulate the $13 billion conservatorship industry in
California?
Select the links below to learn more about the report
and watch each of the five compelling episodes:
Watch the Episodes on YouTube:
Full Article:
https://www.abc10.com/PriceOfCare
Resources Article:
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/abc10-originals/conservatorships-in-california-everything-you-need-to-know/103-b47b58e7-b94b-4582-b04e-f079493dc24f
Article about our year-long
investigation:
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/investigations/abc10-investigating-california-conservatorship-industry/103-5907ea2e-4a45-4fed-9ea8-f6eb71e6afea
Facebook Live Q&A:
https://www.facebook.com/ABC10tv/videos/966441440835657
Contact Information
Get in touch with Foundation Aiding
the Elderly:
P: (916) 481-8558
1-877-481-8558 (Toll Free)
F: (916) 481-2239
Email
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box
254849
Sacramento, CA 95865-4849
Our Location:
3430 American River Drive, Suite 105
Sacramento, CA
95864
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