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eCounselling editorial team
A capacity assessment looks at whether an adult can understand and make personal or financial decisions. In Alberta, it is needed for co-decision-making, guardianship and trusteeship applications.
A diagnosis alone does not mean someone lacks capacity, and disagreeing with their family does not either. A doctor should first rule out temporary causes of confusion.
In Greater Edmonton, Capacity Assessors of Alberta offers assessments at home and in several languages.
This is general information, not therapy or a diagnosis. Everyone's situation is different.
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