In this episode, Hsien chats with Ella Tan, an Employment and Family Support Worker and Caregiver Advocate. They chat about the hidden realities of paid care providers in Canada including immigration hurdles, debt, family separation, and the blurred boundaries of working in employers’ homes. Ella shares how community networks, settlement supports, and policy change can transform not only caregivers’ lives but the quality and dignity of care for everyone. Check out Ella's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FjXuS9QV9zxyEI4lhHYHT 
 
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S12: Episode 133: Barbara MacLean

This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they felt overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ during their illness journey. Yet we sometimes heard stories where individuals felt prepared, in control and ‘in the know.’ What was the difference between these experiences? The answer is the 7 keys. Join your hosts Dr. Samantha Winemaker, palliative care doctor, and Dr. Hsien Seow, health care researcher, as they share real-life stories to explain the 7 keys to being hopeful and prepared when facing serious illness.For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.comOur theme song is Maypole by Ketsa.