Author: Dr. Darryl Rolfson

Canada’s population is aging, and issues of concern to older adults will have growing implications for medical and legal practice. This paper discusses the demographics of aging in Canada; explores the spectrum of cognitive changes in older adults from normal aging through to advanced dementia; introduces how multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, and frailty interact with cognition; and considers possible implications for legal practice.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships program in Edmonton on May 28, 2024.