How much say do I have in determining who is guardian over me and my affairs?

If you already have a guardian but not someone who is listening and understanding your medical needs its time for a change. If you have no family members' or next of kin who is younger than yourself then contact the Legal Guardianship and explain your situation. They will guide and help you in finding someone who is more than willing to put you first. You are the most important, your health, wealthfare, bank accounts' etc. should all as well factor into this. Pls. do this immediately. It is obvious that your Guardianship that you now have is not taking his/her responsibilities seriously. What your asking is going in one ear and out the other. You can also contact a Lawyer of your choice, I do hope that you are still of sound mind so that you are able to voice yourself to whoever you see. As for your bank accounts' their should be your name and your Guardians' name on your account, however any monies taken out should have to be signed by both of you, not just your Guardian. You should also have a Living Will which is where everything is mentioned as to your needs, i.e. clothing,meals,dental/doctor visits etc. Their is no need for you to give a copy of your Power of Attorney (Guardian) unless something is to happen to you. Only then should they be able to read what you have entrusted them with, what you want done with your estate, your money,etc. I would really look into pre-paying for your funeral. This way you know what you want, how you want it. Then there can be no arguement from even any family who you are not close to to say anything. This is something that you have taken care of, not someone else. Again, pls. do this as soon as possible, by you saying that already your Guardian is not doing things that you have asked even regarding your dental issues' their is something not right. They again should be doing everything in their power to treat you civily and respectfully, otherwise if they cant' do that then they are neglecting their responsibilities. Again get in touch with a Lawyer, an Access Manager from an Agency who provides Homecare etc. Someone who is very much interested in your Activities of Daily Living (ADL). You are going to need someone if not already to assist you with all of your home duties such as laundry, clean clothing, bathing, haircare (Salon) etc. Do this as fast as you can and again, your Guardianship need not have access to your papers' until it is absolutely necessary. Your lawyer can explain to this said individual that they will be taken care of, nothing more needs to be said. This way your not making promises', yes maybe in your Living Will but they need not know about it. As well, so much of your money should be banked for paying your house bills, groceries, clothing,paying this someone to care for you,etc. I wish you luck, as a Homecare Provider myself, and believe me, I have heard many stories, good/bad. Do this for yourself. All of this that you discuss with your Lawyer is your privacy not that of anyone else. Good luck my dear and I wish you well.

Call a social worker at your local hospital. Fight for your rights but always get the instructions in wrighting.