"I Made a Small Change"

Source: Woman’s Day Magazine, May 2013

Note: Attorney Tara Wilson is the daughter of NASGA Member Diane Wilson

Conservatorship Ward Wins Against Santa Clara County Public Guardian

Source: Elderly Woman Wins Case Over Public Guardian

ABC7’s First Investigative Report:

We’re told to protect our assets with things like living trusts and wills. But a case in Santa Clara County is raising questions about when our plans can be changed by someone else, possibly against our wishes.

In early February, 85-year-old Grace Alaimo was in a Santa Clara superior courtroom surrounded by people arguing over what she wants.

Source:
Family Member, County Face Off Over Woman’s Best Interests

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Repost:  ABC7 Investigates the Santa Clara County Public Guardian

Lillie Scalia Gets to go Home After Two Years Forced Out of Her Home and Confined in a Facility by the Santa Clara County Public Guardian

An ABC7 News I-Team investigation uncovered a Bay Area county violating a federal regulation. Now, the county is changing policy and moving a woman back into her home. The I-Team’s Dan Noyes has the results of his investigation.

Source:
I-Team Investigation Prompts Policy Change in Santa Clara County

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ABC News I-Team Investigates Santa Clara County Public Guardian

Santa Clara County Public Guardian Under Fire for Isolating Elderly

Repost: ABC7 Investigates the Santa Clara County Public Guardian

Note: We felt ABC did such a great job investigating the Santa Clara County Public Guardian, we wanted to post those excellent reports again:
Source:
Santa Clara County Public Guardian Under Fire for Isolating Elderly

Source:
I-Team Investigates Santa Clara County Public Guardian

SPECIAL THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO NASGA CALIFORNIA ADVOCACY LIAISON, LINDA KINCAID AND REPORTER DAN NOYES!

Dan Noyes is the chief investigative reporter for the ABC7 News I-Team. Dan joined the station in May 1994, bringing to local news 13 years of experience in network news and nationally syndicated news magazines. Dan was previously the co-anchor of the ABC7 Weekend News at 6 and 11 p.m.

Dan has been honored with numerous industry awards. The National Academy of Television Arts and Science (NATAS) has presented him with seven Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement: Investigative Reporting and Continuing Coverage. The Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) has honored Dan six times, for Best Investigative Reporting and Best News Reporting in Northern California. Dan also received the RTNDA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting. The Associated Press Television and Radio Association (APTRA) has also honored Dan for Best Investigative Reporting. The Anti-Defamation League has given him the Pursuit of Justice Award.

ABC News: I-Team Investigates Santa Clara County Public Guardian

Source: I-Team Investigates Santa Clara County Public Guardian