Empower yourself with crucial legal knowledge for aging clients. Master substitute decision-making, consent, and capacity to confidently navigate legal risks and safeguard your clients .
Welcome to "Aging & Law: Substitute Decision-Making, Consent & Capacity," a vital component of the comprehensive "Aging in the Law" series. Created and presented by Dr. Laura Watts, former National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law, this course is designed for professionals seeking a clear, practical understanding of the legal intricacies involved in serving older clients.
In this crucial section, we delve into the complexities surrounding a client's decision-making ability. You will gain foundational knowledge on how to recognize signs of diminished capacity, understand the nuances of consent, and navigate the landscape of advance care planning. We will explore the various forms of financial powers of attorney, their applications, limitations, and unfortunately, their potential for misuse. Furthermore, as clients often live, travel, or own property across various provinces or even countries, we will address the challenges posed by inter-jurisdictional issues.
Key learning outcomes include:
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with practical tools to better support your clients' autonomy, protect their rights, and safeguard your own professional practice, recognizing when to respond with confidence and when to refer.
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CEO of CanAge
Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy organization and a frequently sought-after global expert on aging issues. She has previously served as Chief Public Policy Officer at the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (2018–2019) and in a number of positions at the Canadian Centre for Elder Law including as their long-time National Director (2004–2018). She is an Assistant Professor (status) at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Laura is a lawyer and was called to the Bar in 1999.
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