- (a) "Less restrictive alternatives" means an approach to meeting a person's needs that restricts fewer rights of the person than would the appointment of the guardian.
(b) Less restrictive alternatives may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- (1) A supported decision making agreement (as defined in IC 29-3-14-2 ).
- (2) Appropriate technological assistance.
- (3) The appointment of a representative payee.
- (4) The appointment of a health care representative (as defined in IC 16-36-1-2 ).
- (5) The creation of a power of attorney (as defined in IC 30-5-2-7 ).
As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.1.