Start Planning While you are Young and Healthy
Life is unpredictable. Injuries and illnesses happen. Planning for our future care in case things do happen, can go far in making our life ahead easier and to reduce the grief for our loved ones. It starts with reflection and simple conversation with the people who matter most to you.
These resources can help you understand your rights and the legal requirements for planning for your future care. The information within these resources are intended as a guideline only and is not legal advice.
A YouTube video produced by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) on the three critical documents every Alberta over the age of 18 needs if and when they are unable to make decisions themselves.
There are times when you may not be able to communicate the kinds of care you want or do not
want. There may also be times when you feel that your or a loved one’s expressed wishes are not
being recognized or followed. There are laws in place in Canada to protect your rights to choose the
kinds of care you receive now and in the future.
want. There may also be times when you feel that your or a loved one’s expressed wishes are not
being recognized or followed. There are laws in place in Canada to protect your rights to choose the
kinds of care you receive now and in the future.
More information
If you cannot afford legal assistance to create these basic documents, or you need help with community or social services, 211 is a helpline and online database of Alberta’s community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists. https://ab.211.ca/