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16 West High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
[717] 240-6110 or 697-0371, Ext. 6110
532-7286, Ext. 6110 Fax: 240-6118
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HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP REPORT
FOR LEE CRULL
Bruce Barclay
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On April 29, 2004 Judge Edward E. Guido appointed the Cumberland County Office
of Aging Temporary Guardian of Person for Lee Crull. Following this appointment,
Mr. Crull returned to the Thornwald Home where he had been admitted on April 16,
2005. He was admitted to the Thornwald Home because he could no longer care for
himself. His daughter, Sonya Crull, had been his caregiver but left the area for
several months without making adequate arrangements for his care. His daughter
also had several mental health hospitalizations. On May 13, 2004 the Cumberland
County Office of Aging was appointed permanent Guardian of Person. Mr. Crull
continues to reside at Thornwald Home.
May 22, 2007
Report from Guardian of Person
Cumberland County Office of Aging
Janet Paull, Aging Care Manager 3
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At the time of his admission, Mr. Crull was diagnosed with dementia, hypertension
and congestive heart failurE!. No new diagnoses have occurred.
Mr. Crull adjusted well to the nursing home. Lee had been attending the Special
Programming for Alzheimer's patients but that was stopped a few months ago
because he was unwilling to participate in the activities. He continues to ambulate
well but needs cueing with most of his activities of daily living. He is occasionally
exit seeking and therefore continues to wear a Wanderguard bracelet.
Mr. Crull's daughter began contacting the home about talking to him on the phone.
We initially agreed to allow them to talk if he wanted to talk to her. However, her
calls became upsetting to him and she was constantly demanding money from him.
We wrote to the daughter once again explaining the Office of Aging has control over
his finances. We have also had to begin to filter his mail, keeping letters from his
daughter with upsetting tones and accusations. We received a call from daughter's
mental health caseworker. It was agreed that she could visit with Mr. Crull with both
her caseworker and our caseworker present. She agreed to this but has not yet
requested a visit.
The Office has set up funeral arrangements with the Egger Funeral Home in
Newville.
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Office of Aging casemanagers attend the client's quarterly care plan meetings. At
the last meeting we were advised that client was retested using the mini-mental
exam and scored 11/30 exhibiting moderate impairment.
It is the request of the Cumberland County Office of Aging that the agency retains
Guardianship of Person for Lee Crull. The Thornwald Home has demonstrated an
adequate quality of care for his medical and mental problems. We believe, therefore,
that Mr. Crull should continue to reside in that nursing facility.