EPISODE · Nov 2, 2016 · 20 MIN
2016-09-04-ZWIR
A small town mayor says he has been handed a death sentence by the government after learning OHIP won’t help pay for surgery that could help extend his life. Trent Hills Mayor Hector MacMillan joins Libby to talk about it. And – If you’re over 45 years old and living in Canada, chances are that you, or someone you know, looks after a friend or family member as an informal caregiver. But being a caregiver is very difficult and supports are few and far between. CARP COO and VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris talks to Libby about CARP’s new campaign to lobby for more help from the federal government.
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A small town mayor says he has been handed a death sentence by the government after learning OHIP won’t help pay for surgery that could help extend his life. Trent Hills Mayor Hector MacMillan joins Libby to talk about it. And – If you’re over 45 years old and living in Canada, chances are that you, or someone you know, looks after a friend or family member as an informal caregiver. But being a caregiver is very difficult and supports are few and far between. CARP COO and VP of Advocacy Wanda Morris talks to Libby about CARP’s new campaign to lobby for more help from the federal government.
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