Janie, 83 yrs old, had been placed in a nursing home. Since she did not have the means to support herself, she was assigned a guardian company to provide her with general care. Guardian companies are paid very little for the clients they serve, and are often overworked and understaffed. Janie's guardians felt strongly that Janie should remain in the nursing home.
A Life Celebrated volunteers who had met Janie realized right away that she did not belong in a nursing home. They, along with help from professionals across the country, worked toward a solution. The volunteers provided advocacy for Janie in the courts and prevailed. Janie has been moved from the nursing home into an independent apartment. She will be provided daily chore service as needed, thanks to A Life Celebrated.