Legal Resources

A list of province-wide support services for older adults.

This brochure helps older adults know how to respond to abuse and know where they can find assistance.

Explains what is legally required for a valid revocation (cancellation) of an existing representation agreement. Note that making a new agreement does not automatically revoke a previous one. A Notice of Revocation form is also provided.

This Nidus fact sheet introduces the representation agreement, which is governed by the Representation Agreement Act. It describes two types of agreements — RA7 and RA9 — and answers common questions.

This fact sheet answers questions based on BC law about health care consent. Can I refuse health care? What does it mean to be capable of informed consent? Can I request assistance with dying? If I’m incapable, who can consent on my behalf? How can I be proactive and plan?

Describes what abuse, neglect, and self-neglect are, what a designated agency can do, and how the community-response network aims to provide a coordinated response to these complex problems.

What do you do if you feel you’re being overlooked for employment because of your disability? What if your parenting skills are questioned because of your lack of mobility? This booklet is designed to answer these questions and more, and support those with disabilities to live a Life Without Limits.

This manual describes the key legal issues related to residential care in British Columbia, along with the appropriate processes and available legal or administrative remedies.

Abuse and neglect of older adults takes many different forms: physical, sexual, emotional, and financial. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for older adults who have suffered abuse and neglect.

This online tutorial helps you learn about Canada’s Registered Disability Savings Plan. It consists of four chapters: about RDSP, getting started, opening RDSP, and other info. Each chapter has a list of questions or topics that you can navigate to directly.