Questions for Reflection
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Topic: Care Partner
Verbal vs Non-Verbal Communication
Communication is both verbal and nonverbal. Both means of communication are important, but nonverbal communication becomes an even more valuable tool when dealing with memory issues. Watching other people … Continued
Questions for Reflection
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Communication and Care Partnering
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: Communication and the Brain Part 2: Communication and Dementia Part 3: Verbal vs non-verbal Communication Part 4: Practical Communication Tips Part 5: … Continued
Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)
The Alberta AGTA is new law that came into force on October 30, 2009. It replaced the 30-year-old Dependent Adults Act (DAA). When an adult needs assistance making decisions, the … Continued
Last Will and Testament
A Will is a legal statement of a person’s last wishes about how to divide his or her property after death. The property that is distributed as per the instructions … Continued
Personal Directives
A Personal Directive is a legal document where you can write out your instructions and/or possibly name an individual —an agent—to decide on personal matters if, due to injury or … Continued
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney is called “enduring” because it continues to protect and manage a person’s affairs even after they lose capacity and carries on while they are incapacitated. … Continued
Planning Ahead: Advance Care Planning
This session includes the following parts: Part 1: What is Advance Care Planning Part 2: Future Planning: Legal and Financial Considerations Part 3: Enduring Power of Attorney Part 4: Personal … Continued
Questions for Reflection
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