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Witnesses call for stronger guardianship reform, research and data collection to prevent abuse and preserve rights
5576535 · July 30, 2025
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Panelists recommended federal funding for guardianship reform, improved court practices, alternatives to full guardianship and investment in research and data to detect abuse and track outcomes.
At the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, witnesses described guardianship as a double-edged tool that can protect older adults but can also remove rights and create new avenues for exploitation. Lori Smetanka urged federal funding to support state court guardianship reforms and better data collection. "While guardianship can be a solution to…
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