Pre-test: Resolving Family Conflicts with Dementia

Under California law a spouse has a duty to support an elderly spouse?

True
False

Who can manage the legal and financial affairs of an elder who does not have a written estate plan?

Spouse
Oldest child
Elder’s attorney
Conservator

The only person legally permitted to give away an elder’s assets is:

Spouse
Financial advisor
Agent under a power of attorney granting such authority
Conservator

The role of a mediator hired by a family in conflict is to:

Decide which family member has the best approach or argument
Help the family reach an agreement
Investigate the claims made by each of the family members
Make a report to the judge

Children who provide care to parents can NOT be compensated:

By In home support services
With a pursuant to a caregiver agreement
From the parent’s estate after death
From unemployment benefits

Who must sign a POLST?

Patient
Patient’s spouse
Emergency room physician
Patient’s physician

A professional who can serve as a trustee for a non-family member is called:

Conservator
Guardian
Licensed professional fiduciary
Agent

When a power of attorney is springing it means it becomes effective:

When two doctors declare their patient to be incapacitated
On the date stated in the document
On the death of the person who created it
Upon the occurrence of an event described in the document

Medi-Cal pays for the following types of long-term care for disabled persons over the age of 65:

Skilled nursing
Assisted living facility
Memory care
Board and care

Elder abuse is NOT:

Scamming an elder into donating to a fake charity
Neglect by a nursing home that results in physical injury to an elder
Threatening to harm an elder if he or she does not change their will in your favor
Placing an elder in a safe residential care community