I know this is a bit dated, but I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this movement, or conservatorship in general? Conservatorship is getting a bad rap in the news and media lately (did anyone else see 'I Care a Lot'?), but I'm sure there are cases in which it is appropriate.
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I should probably be ashamed, but I have not seen the documentary although I know a lot of people were very interested in it. I read in some articles that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but it was unclear whether this was truly diagnosed. It is hard to take some things in the media at face value. As for conservatorship in general, I have done evaluations for this purpose. I agree that it has been getting a bad rap in the news lately, but I believe it is an extremely important tool. In fact, the concept of conservatorship existed even as early as the ancient Roman empire. Most of the individuals I have evaluated for this purpose were intellectually disabled or had a form of dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's). For such individuals, having a person who can care for their estate, health decisions, etc. is essential in many cases.