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====Power of Attorney==== | ====Power of Attorney==== | ||
The power of attorney is a legal document which many older adults, family as well as people working in residential care facilities find confusing. This document allows an adult to appoint another person (referred to as the “attorney”) to deal with business, income and property on the person’s behalf, as well as to make financial and legal decisions. A power of attorney can be very specific or very broad. | The power of attorney is a legal document which many older adults, family as well as people working in residential care facilities find confusing. This document allows an adult to appoint another person (referred to as the “attorney”) to deal with business, income and property on the person’s behalf, as well as to make financial and legal decisions. A power of attorney can be very specific or very broad. | ||
