Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry

08/24/2026

📢 FREE In-Person Presentation Tomorrow

Curious about personal planning? Don't forget that Burnaby Public Library is hosting an in-person presentation tomorrow at the McGill branch!

🗓️ Aug 25 | 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Burnaby Public Library – McGill Branch, 4595 Albert St, Burnaby, BC

Have a question in advance? Email [email protected]

👉 Register today at nidus.ca/events

08/19/2026

Next week, Nidus will be presenting at Burnaby Public Library, McGill branch. If you haven't registered already, spots are limited!

Can't make the in-person presentation? Join us online for a FREE WEBINAR next Wednesday, August 26 from 12pm-1pm.

Check out all of our current events at nidus.ca/events! See you there!

08/17/2026

See you next Tuesday at BPL McGill for a presentation on Personal Planning! Thank you so much for having us!

Are you prepared for incapacity, end-of-life and other support needs? Join us for an information session presented by Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry to learn about the difference between personal planning and estate planning, representation agreements, registering legal documents and more.

Happening on Tuesday, August 25, 1:00pm at McGill.

Learn more and register at bpl.bc.ca/events/what-is-personal-planning

08/17/2026

If you're in the Vernon area, don't forget that we have Free Appointments available! Thank you so much to NexusBC for hosting us :)

What happens if you're unable to make your own decisions?

Sign up for a free appointment with a volunteer from Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry to learn more about the importance of having a representation agreement. Learn more: https://nexusbc.ca/news-and-events/free-help-with-representation-agreements

08/17/2026

"Today, August 17th, is National Nonprofit Day — a day to say thank you to the organizations doing the quiet, unglamorous, life-changing work most of us never see. And the best way to say thank you? Fuel them to keep going.

Behind every nonprofit is a person who decided a problem wasn't someone else's to solve.

They rolled up their sleeves. They asked for help. They kept going even when funding was tight and the need never seemed to shrink. For Nidus, it took years of dedication from countless volunteers to bring about a life-changing piece of legislation for adults in BC. Nidus exists to uphold the legacy of those advocates and make sure their hard work is not wasted. It is thanks to them that we are one of the only places in the world that allow loved ones to uphold the wishes of those who can't speak for themselves.

Pick a cause close to your heart and give today. Every dollar is a vote for the world you want to live in. If Nidus has helped you or your loved ones in the past, consider heading over to nidus.ca/donate to keep us going.

08/15/2026

💡Did you know? 💡

❎ You have the right to refuse health care that is offered to you.

📋 If you are incapable, a representative named in your Representation Agreement (with authority for health care decisions) can give or refuse consent on your behalf.

📋If you have not made your own arrangements, the law provides a default scheme to determine how health care decisions are made. To learn more about personal planning and RAs, please visit our website at nidus.ca.

🔗 For more information specifically on refusing health care, see our fact sheet here:https://nidus.ca/PDFs/Nidus_Info_RefusingHealthCare.pdf

08/12/2026

🌿 August is National Wellness Month. Have you checked in with yourself lately?

When we think about "wellness," we usually think physical and mental health. But there's a third pillar that's just as important — and often overlooked: legal health.

This August, take a moment to check in on all three and find peace of mind when you need it most.

Visit nidus.ca to learn more today!

08/08/2026

🔥 It's wildfire season: are you and your loved ones prepared?

Emergency preparedness isn't just about go-bags and evacuation routes — it's also about making sure your loved ones can help you in emergency, such as accessing medication lists and health records, and protecting important documents if disaster strikes.

Don't wait for the next fire to think about this. A few minutes of planning now can save you enormous stress later.

👉Visit nidus.ca and nidusregistry.ca for more information

08/05/2026

August is a busy month for our friends at Plan Institute! offers free webinars to empower you with information for your disability planning considerations. Register to learn about the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), and estate planning. 💡

➡This August, they’re hosting interpreted sessions in Arabic and ASL!

📆Level 1: Intro to the RDSP on Thursday, August 6, from 10 to 11:30 am PT

📆DTC on Tuesday, August 11, from 4 to 5:45 pm PT

📆ASL Interpreted: Intro to the RDSP on Thursday, August 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm PT

📆Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning on Thursday, August 20, from 10 to 11:30 am PT

📆Arabic Interpreted: Intro to the RDSP on Tuesday, August 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm PT

🔗Find upcoming webinars at planinstitute.ca/events

07/30/2026

Have you thought about your health today? What about your health 5, 10, 15 years in the future?

An Advance Directive is a legal document that lets you spell out your healthcare wishes before a medical crisis hits, but you can't always predict the future! For situations you can't predict, a Representation Agreement might better suit your goals.

Personal Planning is not just for older adults or people who are sick. Life is unpredictable, and having this in place means your family isn't left guessing during one of the hardest moments they could face.

Start planning today at nidus.ca 📝