In recent literature on aging and the changing demographics of American society, the term Senior Orphan is seen more frequently. As a nurse, advocate, navigator and care manager, this term and concept are very distressing.
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There are some situations when a senior can end up being a Ward of the Courts. Inadequate planning is the primary reason this happens. As a Ward, the senior is no longer able to make their own decisions, either or both financial or healthcare so a...