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One Team ...One Mission Gary Eichelberger
Chairman
Richard L Rovegno
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ANNUAL GUARDIANSHIP REPORT Barbaraary
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On September 25, 2008, Judge Edward Guido appointed the Cumberland County Office --r'
of Aging as temporary emergency Guardian of Person for Pauline Demler. Following the
appointment, Pauline was admitted to Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitaton
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October 16, 2009 the Cumberland County Aging and Community Services w
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appointed permanent Guardian of Person. Her medical conditions at time of admission
were coronary artery disease, peripherial vascular disease, diabetes milletus
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hypercholesterol, hypertension, ischemic cardiomyopathy, gangrene right third toe
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history of myocardia Infarction (heart attack). She was later diagnosed with dementia
with delirium, depression, allergic rhinitis, paranoia, hallucinations and chronic anemia.
Medications she is receiving are insulin, amlodipine for blood pressure, aspirin for heart,
isosobide for the cardiomyopathy, lisinopril for blood pressure, loratadine for allergies,
plavix for CAS, risperiodine for behavioral issues, sertaline for depression, aricept for
dementia, simvastatin for cholesterol, albuterol for wheezing and ibuprofen for pain as
needed. Her Respiradol and Zoloft were increased to help with the mood disorder.
During the year Pauline received occupational therapy for bed mobility and to help
increase upper trunk strength. Her endurance is fair and she is able to stand for 2
minutes. She is able to ambulate 80-104 feet 2 times with verbal cueing for safety.
There were times during the year that Pauline presented with a very flat affect and
appeared somewhat depressed with loss of interest. Nursing staff feels that this could
be attributed to her reduced heart capacity. Other times she seems more pleasant and
able to laugh more. She attends some activities including some out of the facility, Her
favorite activity is Bingo.
Pauline's one son visits rather frequently. Another son is in prison and the other is in
Texas. Sometimes an aide or activities person assists her in writing to the son in prison.
Her family took her out for Easter and visited her on Mother's Day.
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Aging staff visits with Pauline about every 30-60 days. Staff also attends the quarterly
care plan meetings with nursing home staff from nursing, activities, social services, and
a dietician. They also delivered Christmas presents to her and shopped for items that
she needed during the year.
It is the request of the Cumberland County Office of Aging that the agency retain
Guardianship of Person for Pauline Demler. The Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation
has demonstrated an adequate quality of care for her medical and mental problems. We
believe, therefore, that Ms. Demler should continue to reside in that nursing facility.