The Adult Protection and Decision-Making Act provides a range of tools to assist adults (19 and older) who have some diminished ability to make their own decisions. Tools include Supported Decision-Making Agreements, Representation Agreements, court-appointed guardianship and adult protection for adults who may be abused or neglected and unable to seek their own help.

The Care Consent Act deals with consent and substitute consent to health care, admission to care facilities and personal assistance services (i.e. Home Care). It sets out the requirements for a valid advance directive. It also establishes the Capability and Consent Board.

An Advance Directive provides individuals with an opportunity to plan for an unexpected illness or accident that leaves them unable to communicate the kind of health care and support they want or do not want. An Advanced Directive identifies a substitute decision maker who can speak on their behalf.