According to Alberta’s Personal Directives Act, “unless a Personal Directive provides otherwise, an Agent has the authority to make personal decisions on all personal matters of the maker.” While that may seem vague, it’s intentionally broad. If you’ve lost decision-making capacity, your Agent can make almost any personal decision on your behalf, including decisions about the following: Healthcare; Accommodation; With whom you live and associate; Your participation in social, educational, and employment activities; and Legal matters that do not relate to your property. While the above isn’t an exhaustive list, it categorizes many of the types of decisions that an Agent is required to make while acting under a Personal Directive. It’s also worth remembering that your Agent must, by law, consult with you before making a personal decision pursuant to your Personal Directive.