January 2021 – Page 2 – Capacity Assessment & Risk Evaluation for Seniors

Power of Attorney Substitute Decision Making

When does my POA come into effect?

January 15, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

A POA for property comes into effect immediately upon execution, unless the document specifies otherwise. A POA for personal care…Continue readingWhen does my POA come into effect?

Guardianship Power of Attorney

Removing an Attorney Under Power of Attorney with a Guardianship Application

January 15, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Written by: WEL Partners Posted on: October 7, 2020 Categories: Features Replacing an attorney with a guardian is often seen as an option…Continue readingRemoving an Attorney Under Power of Attorney with a Guardianship Application

Guardianship

Guardianship Accounting – Did you know?

January 15, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Guardians of property are required to keep accounts pursuant to section 32(6) of the SDA. Guardians for personal care are required…Continue readingGuardianship Accounting – Did you know?

Guardianship

Guardianship Weekly – Week 11: What is Section 3 Counsel and what is the relevancy under the Substitute Decisions Act to Guardianship

January 15, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Section 3 of the SDA provides that in cases where an individual whose capacity is in issue in proceedings under that legislation…Continue readingGuardianship Weekly – Week 11: What is Section 3 Counsel and what is the relevancy under the Substitute Decisions Act to Guardianship

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Minister Cho marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Ontario.

January 15, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Guardianship

Guardianship of the Person

January 15, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

An adult can be decisionally incapable or become so, and as a consequence be unable to manage his/her personal care.…Continue readingGuardianship of the Person

Power of Attorney Substitute Decision Making

Capacity for health is time and decision specific!

January 14, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

It is absolutely INAPPROPRIATE for medical professional to attempt to “Declare” a person incapable of making all health or personal…Continue readingCapacity for health is time and decision specific!

Power of Attorney

Review and Evaluate your POA using the 5W1H every few years

January 14, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Review and Evaluate your POA using the 5W1H every few years Who? Who have you chosen to make decisions when…Continue readingReview and Evaluate your POA using the 5W1H every few years

Community Resource

Community paramedic puppy in Kawartha Lakes lifts seniors’ spirits

January 14, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Paramedic Julie Milne is a member of our Community Paramedic Program. She often visits with elderly residents in their homes…Continue readingCommunity paramedic puppy in Kawartha Lakes lifts seniors’ spirits

Substitute Decision Making

When Siblings cannot agree – Health Care Consent Act, 1996

January 13, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

As a Designated Capacity Assessor I am often pulled into the middle of family distention and disagreements when it comes…Continue readingWhen Siblings cannot agree – Health Care Consent Act, 1996

Month: January 2021

When does my POA come into effect?

Removing an Attorney Under Power of Attorney with a Guardianship Application

Guardianship Accounting – Did you know?

Guardianship Weekly – Week 11: What is Section 3 Counsel and what is the relevancy under the Substitute Decisions Act to Guardianship

Minister Cho marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Ontario.

Guardianship of the Person

Community paramedic puppy in Kawartha Lakes lifts seniors’ spirits

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