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How can BC laws empower caregivers?
Q – Will BC government policies ease stress on representatives (caregivers)? Nidus has been reviewing a number of laws – some are already in effect and some are not yet in force but may be coming. See the headings below and links to more detail. We have found many problems that could cause additional stress […]
Why are other organizations giving out wrong information about BC laws?
Q − Why are organizations giving out wrong information about BC laws? Get BC-based education on BC-based legislation – Mark your calendar for PERSONAL PLANNING MONTH events, click here – PPM2017 We assume that organizations do not intend to give out misinformation but it creates problems for the public when they do. For […]
Why does the definition of spouse matter for health care consent?
Q – Why does the definition of spouse matter for health care consent? In BC, if you are incapable of informed consent to health care, the health care provider must locate a legally valid authority to give or refuse consent on your behalf. If you do not have a Representation Agreement, your spouse might be […]
Community Alert about the new Societies Act — who can be a director?
Q – Can someone with a disability or dementia be a director on the Board of a non-profit under the new BC Societies Act? A – Yes, UNLESS a court, in Canada or elsewhere, has found the individual incapable of managing their own affairs. Click to read post in PDF format — Community Alert: […]
How can you avoid or end Statutory Property Guardianship?
Did you know that all adults are vulnerable to guardianship? Do you know how to protect yourself? Do you know your rights? This is a MUST READ for all adults in BC. Nidus thanks The Law Foundation of BC for a grant to produce new resources on statutory property guardianship. It is about human rights! […]
How can physicians support caregivers?
Q – How can BC physicians help patients and their supporters/caregivers? The most common response we hear is that physicians need to learn about Representation Agreements. This will ease the burden on caregivers and most important, helps the patient. Read our feedback to Doctors of BC – first link under Get Informed at the end […]
I moved to BC – can I use the documents I made in Ontario?
Q – Can you help? I have a will and a Powers of Attorney that was made in Ontario but I moved to BC recently. Are these documents legal in BC? Nidus does not have expertise in Wills and you are best to contact a lawyer to get advice about using your Ontario Will in […]
How do we best care for each other?
“Everyone who acts as a representative under a Representation Agreement, an attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney or a committee under court-ordered Committeeship (adult guardianship) is a caregiver. Since 1995, Nidus has communicated with lots of caregivers!“ REFLECTIONS on Bring Your Boomers event: Who Cares? Re-Imagine a Culture of Care for an […]
Who can witness a living will?
Q – Can anyone witness a Living Will or should it be a notary? Since a living will is not a legal document in BC, there are no legal requirements to follow. You do not need anyone to witness a living will, although many people ask a friend or neighbour to witness their signature […]
Update on the Margot Bentley case
Thank you to the Law Foundation of BC for the small project grant to provide information on consent rights and planning tools for health and personal care. Nidus has prepared a detailed version of this update, including references to the Reasons for Judgement by Judge Greyell of the BC Supreme Court. Click to read […]
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