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They lead very different lives, but both value their shared ties to family, faith, and culture. Moraa’s support has helped Ajit to build his new life.Ījit’s cousin Dalip came to Canada 7 years ago. She introduced him to new friends who volunteer and study English together. He enjoys his work at a retirement home and is improving his English through evening classes.Ījit met his friend Moraa, another newcomer, at an English class. Helen trusts Susan to respect her wishes, and to keep her family updated on her health.Ījit came to Canada from India 2 years ago. Susan knows that Helen wants to stay in her community above all else because that’s where she feels safe and most at home. They have known each other for many decades. That’s why Helen decided she wants her friend Susan to make health care decisions for her if she couldn’t make them for herself. While her brother is closer, he sees the world very differently from Helen, and she doesn’t know if he would make decisions that she would want for herself. Helen feels that her children don’t live close enough to help.

So, who would make health care decisions for Helen if she couldn’t speak for herself? Her three children all live in other provinces and her brother lives an hour away. She also knows that sometimes important health care decisions need to be made quickly, especially since she lives in a rural area. Helen lives alone in her apartment and sees a few friends every week for tea and bowling.Įven though she is healthy now, Helen knows that as she gets older, she could face health issues.

She keeps in touch with them and their families online through video calls. It’s where she feels at home, even after her children and her brother moved away. Helen is 83 years young and has lived her whole life in the same small town.

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