Aligning values: the starting point for support
At the Autonomy First multidisciplinary Capacity and Capability Clinic, we often work with family members after a dementia diagnosis. Unfortunately, we see a number of cases where the affected person has been treated as having no ability to contribute to their care…
Yes we do house calls! Lessons for clients and professionals alike
Three times in the last week the team at Autonomy First has been asked to help clients who are facing choices that challenge their decision-making abilities for a variety of reasons…
Is it time to activate your Power of Attorney or Guardianship?
For many, creating an Enduring Power of Attorney or a Power of Enduring Guardianship but leaving it unaccepted by some or all of their representatives seems a wise strategy. It allows people to plan for the future but not create an active substitute decision maker until necessary.
Having regard to the current uncertainties in the world, it is certainty time to revisit the logic and purpose of those appointments…