Rights of long-term care residents and their families during COVID-19

Recorded on November 5, 2020

Long-term care (LTC) homes and residents have been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the restrictions on residents and visitors in LTC, the rights of residents when in lock-down or isolation, and rights of residents to have visitors. Legal experts will also discuss the complex issues of consent and capacity within LTC homes.

Speakers

  • Jane Meadus, Barrister and solicitor and institutional advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
  • Madeleine Hébert, Elder/Seniors Lawyer, Avocate pour les personnes âgées, Advocacy North – Soutien Juridique Nord, Sudbury Community Legal Clinic

**ASL interpretation was provided for this webinar and is featured in the recording.


Video with Slides and ASL

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