Judge safeguards Alzheimer’s patient from husband

A 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s, referred to as E.W., has been granted protection by the B.C. Supreme Court against her husband T.W., who had discussed a “Death Plan” to end her life if she became ineligible for medical assistance in dying (MAID). E.W. expressed distress over the plan and was deemed vulnerable due to her cognitive impairment. Following concerns raised by Island Health regarding her safety, T.W. was replaced as her personal representative by their daughter. The case highlights the risks faced by vulnerable individuals in the context of MAID discussions.

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