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Understanding your Power of Attorney

March 2, 2021September 10, 2026Shauna Crouter (MacEachern)

When considering whether you should, or should not, grant a power of attorney, try asking yourself – “Who, What, Where,…Continue readingUnderstanding your Power of Attorney

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Putting Capacity in Context

February 5, 2021September 10, 2026Shauna 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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When Siblings cannot agree – Health Care Consent Act, 1996

January 13, 2021September 10, 2026Shauna 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