My Brother's Keeper

01/15/25 • 41 min

When your sibling has a chronic illness or a disability, childhood, and your whole life, can look quite a bit different than what you might expect. On this episode of Who Cares, we talked to Helen Ries, co-founder of Siblings Canada, on how an empty desert of support inspired her to create the resources for other siblings that she never had. We'll also hear from Terrence Ho, a caregiving advocate and author who cared for his younger brother Torrence, for over 30 years.

Who Cares is brought to you by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and Snack Labs. It's produced by the team at Snack Labs, Taylor MacGillivary, Brian Stever & Jeremie Saunders. Writing is by Taylor MacGillivary & Laurie Batten. Editing by Taylor MacGillivary. Music & sound design is by Donovan Morgan. Who Cares is hosted by Melissa Ngo.

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I Never Went Back

In this episode of Who Cares, we'll look at the opportunity that COVID-19 provided to change the caregiving landscape, and how we didn't take advantage of it. We'll also take you on a journey into the experience of Jennifer Johannessen, who, after what should have been a routine pregnancy check-up, never returned to work. When you're obligated to leave the workforce to care for someone full-time, it leaves a black hole in your ability to provide for yourself financially. Let's change that.

This episode features insight from writer and caregiving advocate, Jennifer Johannessen, former senior economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Tyler Meredith, CCCE Executive Director, Liv Mendelsohn, CCCE Director of Policy & Government Relations, James Janeiro, health journalist, Andre Picard & Care Provider & Union Rep. Juanita Forde.

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A Heavy Secret

Growing up with a parent who needs care can give a lot and take a lot. When Rosie Paulyk was young, her mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She wasn’t supposed to talk about it. While she shared an incredible bond with her mother, her caregiving duties remained a secret to the outside world. In this episode of Who Cares, we'll look at how young caregivers need more support, and spaces to share what can often be an isolating experience.

This episode features insights from Rosie Paulyk, founder of Chronic Oasis, Young Carer Coordinator at AMI Quebec, Oliver Fitzpatrick, CCCE Executive Director, Liv Mendelsohn, General Internist & Scientist at the University Health Network and The Toronto General Research Institute, Dr. Karen Okrainec, and Isabelle Caven, research partner to Dr. Okrainec.

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