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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

Community Resource

Family-Managed Home Care

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

Family-Managed Home Care is intended to provide more control over care to eligible patients and families. Through the program, family…Continue readingFamily-Managed Home Care

Guardianship

Replacing PGT as Guardian of Property

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

There are two ways for a family member to become a guardian of property (money) for an incapable person. If…Continue readingReplacing PGT as Guardian of Property

Substitute Decision Making

Contact PGT as SDM of last resort

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

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is responsible for making health care decisions for persons who are…Continue readingContact PGT as SDM of last resort

Education Events Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney, Guardianship and Substitute Decision Making Basics

January 12, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Power of Attorney

Duties of a POA for Property

January 12, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

https://welpartners.com/resources/WEL_CapacityChecklist_POA_Property.pdf The role and responsibilities of a POA for property are outlined in the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992. Open communication…Continue readingDuties of a POA for Property

Author: Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Guardianship of the Person

Community paramedic puppy in Kawartha Lakes lifts seniors’ spirits

Family-Managed Home Care

Replacing PGT as Guardian of Property

Contact PGT as SDM of last resort

Power of Attorney, Guardianship and Substitute Decision Making Basics

Duties of a POA for Property

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