Welcome to the blog!

Welcome to my passion project. My name is Sara Pon, and I am a lawyer and researcher in British Columbia. I have decided to start my own legal blog focusing on my area of focus, elder law.

I became interested in working with older adults at a young age, observing my mother working in long-term care and caring for her parents. I have an undergraduate degree in gerontology, a law degree focusing on older adults and health law, and a masters in law. My masters thesis explored the laws supporting caregivers of older adults. In my legal career, I have worked in the non-profit seniors sector. I frequently write and present on elder law topics. I am currently the chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s elder law sections, both provincially and nationally.

My new blog, the Canadian Elder Law Blog, will provide timely updates and practice-focused insights on legal issues affecting older adults in Canada. Written from a lawyer’s perspective, the blog highlights recent legislative changes, key case law, and evolving best practices. Elder law topics covered by the blog include capacity and decision-making, personal planning documents, substitute decision-making, vulnerability and undue influence, and practical challenges lawyers and other professionals face when working with older adults. My blog is intended for lawyers, advocates, and professionals who work with older adults - including those in health care, social services, and community organizations.

I am excited to start this new project, sharing my passion with all of you. I hope you find this blog thought-provoking and informative. Reach out to let me know if there are any topics you would like for me to cover, no matter where in the country you are.

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