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