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PANDEMIC 8 - Hunger Strike

PANDEMIC 8 - Hunger Strike

FromCOMMONS


PANDEMIC 8 - Hunger Strike

FromCOMMONS

ratings:
Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Support us at commonspodcast.com Innis Ingram’s mother is his hero. But today, she’s living in one of the worst hit long-term care homes in Ontario. She has a terminal illness. Dozens and dozens of people around her have died, including her friend and roommate. And she’s had minimal human contact for three months. But even though he can’t be there with her, Innis is determined to get her the care she needs.   COMMONS: Pandemic is currently focusing on how COVID-19 is affecting long-term care in Canada. Featured in this episode: Innis Ingram, Nathan Stall   To learn more: “Ontario LTC whistle-blower saw many incidents of verbal abuse and forced feeding” by Jill Mahoney and Karen Howlett” in The Globe and Mail “It’s time to let families visit long-term care homes” by André Picard in The Globe and Mail “Some Ontario doctors, families worry rules for care home visits causing harm to residents” in CBC News   This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks Additional music from Audio Network “Western Shores” by Philipp Weigl, adaptedSupport COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jun 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crime, corruption and all manner of misdeeds.This season, we’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about what makes a “cult.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.