Autonomy, vulnerability, and dementia: operationalizion of adult guardianship legislation in British Columbia

摘要

This Master of Social Work practicum report addresses the area of British Columbia adultguardianship and planning statutes and the interpretation and operationalization of these statutesat various practicum locations (Northern Health Authority, British Columbia Centre for ElderAdvocacy and Support, and Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry) with respectto persons with dementia. The purpose of this practicum was to develop insight into theeffectiveness of the adult guardianship and planning statutes in empowering persons withdementia by protecting their rights, promoting their self-determination, and preventing abuse,neglect, and/or self-neglect. The student integrates theory and practice throughout this practicumto explore this topic and, finally, proposes recommendations for social work policy and practice.