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I continue to send letters, as a reminder that I consider this to be much more than a tragic story. It is an injustice to one of our most vulnerable citizens. Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service has put us on notice that they will NOT protect the rights of people with Alzheimer's to be cared for in the manner they predetermine.

We must put them on notice that this is unacceptable.

The Director of Nova Scotia Public Prosecutions Service (NSPPS) is:

Martin Herschorn, QC
1505 Barrington Street, Suite 1225 Maritime Centre, Hfx, NS B3J 3K5
Phone: 902-424-8734 Fax:902-424-0658

Email address for Mr.Herschorn, QC at NSPPS is: herschme@gov.ns.ca


I'm not sure how much more evidence was needed to prosecute immediately:

1. Heli had late-stage Alzheimer's Disease as verified by her doctor. (This medical opinion was dismissed by Justice Department Spokesperson Chris Hansen on CBC Information AM as "...just that, an opinion..." as opposed to evidence.)

2. Having extensive education/experience with dementia she gave Power of Attorney to the two people of her choosing.

3. Her husband of 42 years and Power of Attorney asked for help in regaining custody.

4. Her passport was in her saftey deposit box.

And how much more evidence is needed now:

5. Her brothers indicated to RCMP/NSPPS that she chose to visit; however, she was promptly installed in an institution.

6. Her Power of Attorney was "upheld" by NS Supreme Court Justice Glen McDougal in Dec/06.

7. The national RCMP program, the Safely Home Wandering Registry recognizes the uniqueness of Alzheimer's and requires no documentation (let alone the unobtainable and cumbersome guardianship documentation) to return a person with Alzheimer's home.

What more could Heli have done to protect herself? - Not a thing!
It's up to NSPPS now.