Filipino

Esel

Esel Panlaqui came to Canada in 2005 from the Philippines. She assists newcomers to Canada, in particular live-in caregivers and other migrant workers, at the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office. She lives in Toronto.

Dying at home

Esel explains why Filipinos prefer to die at home. (00:49)

Filipino - Care for the Patient and Family

What is palliative care? (2:25)
Keeping family in the dark (2:02)
The larger family of community (1:37)
I will be with you (3:21)
It's good to talk about it (2:28)
At home or in the hospital (2:03)
They keep it to themselves (1:19)
Is my family's future secure? (1:45)
Programs and services (1:26)
Medical care for everyone (0:49)
Filipino voices: Caring for the patient and family (5:12)
Filipino voices: A good death (7:22)

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