Due to no proper translation for the word “Betreuer” into the English language, the following article will use the German word. It means more than guardianship, as the role demands more supervision and less decision-making for the people with a legally appointed “Betreuung”. The primary function of a “Betreuer” is the role of a supporter as the concerned adult is still presumed to have legal and mental capacity. | Due to no proper translation for the word “Betreuer” into the English language, the following article will use the German word. It means more than guardianship, as the role demands more supervision and less decision-making for the people with a legally appointed “Betreuung”. The primary function of a “Betreuer” is the role of a supporter as the concerned adult is still presumed to have legal and mental capacity. |