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‘Skyrocketing’ level of elder financial abuse rising further during COVID-19

February 9, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an era of mask-wearing, anxiety, and plenty of handwashing, but it has also brought…Continue reading‘Skyrocketing’ level of elder financial abuse rising further during COVID-19

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Putting Capacity in Context

February 5, 2021July 9, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

When speaking with family and loved ones of people with dementia or cognitive impairment, I often find myself using cognitive…Continue readingPutting Capacity in Context

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Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 3 – Giving or Refusing Consent

February 4, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

February 03, 2021 “I know Ontario doesn’t have living wills.” Clients mention this to me occasionally. It’s not a correct…Continue readingPowers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 3 – Giving or Refusing Consent

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Cognitive Health – Symptoms, safeguards and supports

January 28, 2021July 13, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

On Tuesday February 2nd, Leanne Kaufman, President & CEO, RBC Royal Trust will be hosting an informative virtual event in…Continue readingCognitive Health – Symptoms, safeguards and supports

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POA Weekly – Week 17: What are “Triggering Events”?

January 28, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

There are various ways that powers of attorney come into effect; that is, when the named attorney’s authority to act…Continue readingPOA Weekly – Week 17: What are “Triggering Events”?

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Legal Capacity, Decision-Making and Guardianship. Final Report March 2017

January 27, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

This is the Executive Summary of the Law Commission of Ontario’s (LCO) Final Report on legal capacity, decision-making and guardianship…Continue readingLegal Capacity, Decision-Making and Guardianship. Final Report March 2017

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Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 1 – The Knowledge Deficit

January 26, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

Powers of attorney for personal care are not well understood by the persons who sign them, the persons who act…Continue readingPowers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 1 – The Knowledge Deficit

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Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 2 – The Health Care Consent Act

January 26, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

There are two Ontario laws that define the role of an attorney for personal care: the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA) and Health Care Consent…Continue readingPowers of Attorney for Personal Care Part 2 – The Health Care Consent Act

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COVID-19 deaths in long-term care reveal need for home supports: advocates

January 26, 2021July 7, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

The devastating toll of COVID-19 on long-term care residents in Canada has underscored the need for increased public funding for…Continue readingCOVID-19 deaths in long-term care reveal need for home supports: advocates

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Mental Capacity and Powers of Attorney: What You Need to Know Both Personally and Professionally

January 19, 2021July 11, 2023Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

In this session Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge will provide information (Ontario based) on how to navigate the difficult…Continue readingMental Capacity and Powers of Attorney: What You Need to Know Both Personally and Professionally