2. Editorial

Editorial

Advice, Q&As and columns from our executive editor and others who have a pointed attitude on caregiving.

Legal Series

Physician Assisted Death: Exceptions under the Criminal Code

by ARETA LLOYD

The Supreme Court decision in Carter v Canada in 2015 changed the law on physician-assisted suicide…

Legal Series

Physician Assisted Death: Carter v Canada

by ARETA LLOYD

In 2015 the Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark decision regarding physician-assisted suicide:…

Legal Series

What is Guardianship?

by ARETA LLOYD

When a person loses capacity no one else can take over decision-making for them, not even their spouse.…

Legal Series

What is Capacity?

by ARETA LLOYD

One of the buzz words used regarding people with dementia or Alzheimer’s is “capacity.” Sometimes…

Legal Series

Substitute Decision Making & Health Care

by ARETA LLOYD

A substitute decision maker is the person who makes decisions for a person that is found incapable.…

Legal Series

Powers of Attorney

by ARETA LLOYD

When a person loses the ability to make decisions, many things in their daily life cannot be done. For…