The Judicial District 17 VASIA (Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults) program. This court-appointed guardianship program supports incapacitated adults who are unable to make medical and financial decisions on their own. Volunteer Guardians are trained, vetted, and court-appointed volunteers who make essential decisions on behalf of incapacitated adults. These decisions may involve medical care, nursing home placement, or access to community resources. Many adults served by VASIA live with conditions such as dementia, mental illness, or traumatic brain injuries. The adults under a VASIA guardianship typically have no willing, able, or appropriate relative or other significant person to serve in that role. Volunteer Guardians work closely with VASIA staff, who manage case referrals, appear in court, apply for public benefits, and coordinate services to ensure each client receives comprehensive care. 
For more information or to get involved with the District 17 VASIA program, visit indianavasia.org.