One of Biddeford’s most visible citizens, Laurette Doyon, no longer wanders the city’s downtown. Doyon, 79, had been homeless by choice for more than 25 years and efforts to move her into facilities where she could be cared for had failed until recently. In November, York County Probate Court granted the state temporary legal guardianship, and a trial is scheduled for January to decide whether the state will obtain permanent guardianship.
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It's a double edged sword. Some people need guardianship and there is no other choice. But, then we wonder if those same people are used for profit by forced confinement in facilities. I guess being a victim of this injustice makes us cynical.
ReplyDeleteIt took them 25 years to protect her? I think there's more to this story.
ReplyDeleteWe talk about bad guardianship being all about money. Well, there's money to be made by filing Medicare and Medicaid beds too.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, not all guardianship is bad and I hope this woman gets good guardianship.