en © 2017 Astro Radio Sdn Bhd (403472-D) Eleven years ago, Shamayne Leelawati's father was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Now, as a certified dementia care specialist, she is on a mission to create awareness of the disease and support families living with dementia. Shamayne shares her experience as a dementia caregiver and ways to navigate the challenging journey she has embarked on. Website: www.mindconcern.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mindconcern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind.concern/ . For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632 https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/16708674-c88f-11ed-9753-c76744ac4041/image/377a49-podcast-navigatingdementia-s2.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress no serial SYOK Podcast Eleven years ago, Shamayne Leelawati's father was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Now, as a certified dementia care specialist, she is on a mission to create awareness of the disease and support families living with dementia. Shamayne shares her experience as a dementia caregiver and ways to navigate the challenging journey she has embarked on. Website: www.mindconcern.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mindconcern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind.concern/ . For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632 Eleven years ago, Shamayne Leelawati's father was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Now, as a certified dementia care specialist, she is on a mission to create awareness of the disease and support families living with dementia. Shamayne shares her experience as a dementia caregiver and ways to navigate the challenging journey she has embarked on. Website: www.mindconcern.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mindconcern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind.concern/ . For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632

]]> SYOK Podcast radio.digitalcontent@gmail.com In the season finale, Shamayne shares some comforting and validating words for all the caregivers in the world. Wed, 10 May 2023 02:48:51 -0000 full 2 10 SYOK Podcast In the season finale, Shamayne shares some comforting and validating words for all the caregivers in the world. In the season finale, Shamayne shares some comforting and validating words for all the caregivers in the world.

]]> 845 no What if you're the kind of person who needs to have the last word in an argument? You definitely can’t win an argument with a person living with dementia! We discuss why and how to handle this instead. Wed, 03 May 2023 08:21:06 -0000 full 2 9 SYOK Podcast What if you're the kind of person who needs to have the last word in an argument? You definitely can’t win an argument with a person living with dementia! We discuss why and how to handle this instead. What if you're the kind of person who needs to have the last word in an argument? You definitely can’t win an argument with a person living with dementia! We discuss why and how to handle this instead.

]]> 1265 no Generally speaking, family conflict is emotionally tasking and exhausting, what more when the care of your loved one with dementia is at the heart of it. Shamayne talks about how to approach family conflicts when caring for a loved one with dementia. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:59:09 -0000 full 2 8 SYOK Podcast Generally speaking, family conflict is emotionally tasking and exhausting, what more when the care of your loved one with dementia is at the heart of it. Shamayne talks about how to approach family conflicts when caring for a loved one with dementia. Generally speaking, family conflict is emotionally tasking and exhausting, what more when the care of your loved one with dementia is at the heart of it. Shamayne talks about how to approach family conflicts when caring for a loved one with dementia.

]]> 797 no Some activities have proven to be particularly helpful for those with dementia, to help stimulate their minds or simply to keep them busy. This week we discuss activities and programs that you can bring into your caregiving plan. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:52:17 -0000 full 2 7 SYOK Podcast Some activities have proven to be particularly helpful for those with dementia, to help stimulate their minds or simply to keep them busy. This week we discuss activities and programs that you can bring into your caregiving plan. Some activities have proven to be particularly helpful for those with dementia, to help stimulate their minds or simply to keep them busy. This week we discuss activities and programs that you can bring into your caregiving plan.

]]> 1011 no The person may lose self-confidence and be embarrassed by their difficulties. They may begin to withdraw from social situations or stop doing things they usually do. Ultimately, living with memory loss is far from easy, but there are ways to cope. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 2 6 SYOK Podcast The person may lose self-confidence and be embarrassed by their difficulties. They may begin to withdraw from social situations or stop doing things they usually do. Ultimately, living with memory loss is far from easy, but there are ways to cope. The person may lose self-confidence and be embarrassed by their difficulties. They may begin to withdraw from social situations or stop doing things they usually do. Ultimately, living with memory loss is far from easy, but there are ways to cope.

]]> 1239 no Communicating can become more difficult over time, as the person’s dementia gets worse. Shamayne discusses the communication strategies she employs with her father. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:10:23 -0000 full 2 5 SYOK Podcast Communicating can become more difficult over time, as the person’s dementia gets worse. Shamayne discusses the communication strategies she employs with her father. Communicating can become more difficult over time, as the person’s dementia gets worse. Shamayne discusses the communication strategies she employs with her father.

]]> 1513 no On the first mini episode of the season, Shamayne and Yasmin tackle a listener's question about shadowing and how to manage when your loved one with dementia 'can't get off your back'.  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:35:17 -0000 full 2 4 SYOK Podcast On the first mini episode of the season, Shamayne and Yasmin tackle a listener's question about shadowing and how to manage when your loved one with dementia 'can't get off your back'.  On the first mini episode of the season, Shamayne and Yasmin tackle a listener's question about shadowing and how to manage when your loved one with dementia 'can't get off your back'. 

]]> 997 no Shamayne and Yasmin tackle the difficult and slightly controversial decision to send loved ones to a care facility. When is it the right time, if ever, and how can you tell it would be the right decision? Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 2 3 SYOK Podcast Shamayne and Yasmin tackle the difficult and slightly controversial decision to send loved ones to a care facility. When is it the right time, if ever, and how can you tell it would be the right decision? Shamayne and Yasmin tackle the difficult and slightly controversial decision to send loved ones to a care facility. When is it the right time, if ever, and how can you tell it would be the right decision?

]]> 774 no Guilt is a complex emotion to navigate, particularly when it's guilt regarding a loved one. Shamayne talks about some reasons why some caregivers feel guilty when caring for their loved ones and shares some personal anecdotes. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 2 2 SYOK Podcast Guilt is a complex emotion to navigate, particularly when it's guilt regarding a loved one. Shamayne talks about some reasons why some caregivers feel guilty when caring for their loved ones and shares some personal anecdotes. Guilt is a complex emotion to navigate, particularly when it's guilt regarding a loved one. Shamayne talks about some reasons why some caregivers feel guilty when caring for their loved ones and shares some personal anecdotes.

]]> 1496 no Welcome back to Navigating Dementia. Shamayne and Yasmin are back with an all-new season! In the season opener, they take a look at what changes occur in early, mid and late-stage dementia and how each stage is different for this progressive disease. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 2 1 SYOK Podcast Welcome back to Navigating Dementia. Shamayne and Yasmin are back with an all-new season! In the season opener, they take a look at what changes occur in early, mid and late-stage dementia and how each stage is different for this progressive disease. Welcome back to Navigating Dementia. Shamayne and Yasmin are back with an all-new season! In the season opener, they take a look at what changes occur in early, mid and late-stage dementia and how each stage is different for this progressive disease.

]]> 1339 no Shamayne is back with a special episode for World Alzheimer's Month to talk about this year's theme: 'Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's'. Along with Yasmin, she breaks down this year's campaign which has a special focus on post-diagnosis support. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:45:00 -0000 full 1 11 SYOK Podcast Shamayne is back with a special episode for World Alzheimer's Month to talk about this year's theme: 'Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's'. Along with Yasmin, she breaks down this year's campaign which has a special focus on post-diagnosis support. Shamayne is back with a special episode for World Alzheimer's Month to talk about this year's theme: 'Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer's'. Along with Yasmin, she breaks down this year's campaign which has a special focus on post-diagnosis support.

]]> 1333 no People with dementia can live meaningful and productive lives after an early diagnosis. Shamayne discusses the importance of an early diagnosis and how it helps the person and family members learn about the disease. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:45:00 -0000 full 1 10 SYOK Podcast People with dementia can live meaningful and productive lives after an early diagnosis. Shamayne discusses the importance of an early diagnosis and how it helps the person and family members learn about the disease. People with dementia can live meaningful and productive lives after an early diagnosis. Shamayne discusses the importance of an early diagnosis and how it helps the person and family members learn about the disease.

]]> 1530 no Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening, right through the night. This is known as 'Sundowning'. Shamayne discusses methods she uses to handle sundowning symptoms with her father and what other strategies may be employed with a loved one experiencing sundowning symptoms. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:20:00 -0000 full 1 9 SYOK Podcast Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening, right through the night. This is known as 'Sundowning'. Shamayne discusses methods she uses to handle sundowning symptoms with her father and what other strategies may be employed with a loved one experiencing sundowning symptoms. Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening, right through the night. This is known as 'Sundowning'. Shamayne discusses methods she uses to handle sundowning symptoms with her father and what other strategies may be employed with a loved one experiencing sundowning symptoms.

]]> 1093 no Sometimes telling the truth can be brutal, while lying is the kinder option. When a person with dementia asks difficult questions, lying can offer them comfort and security while helping the caregiver manage the situation better. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 01:45:00 -0000 full 1 8 SYOK Podcast Sometimes telling the truth can be brutal, while lying is the kinder option. When a person with dementia asks difficult questions, lying can offer them comfort and security while helping the caregiver manage the situation better. Sometimes telling the truth can be brutal, while lying is the kinder option. When a person with dementia asks difficult questions, lying can offer them comfort and security while helping the caregiver manage the situation better.

]]> 752 no A dementia care plan will usually include and recommend designing a routine for your loved one with dementia. Today, Shamayne talks about why this is important for caregivers and their loved ones. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 02:01:00 -0000 full 1 7 SYOK Podcast A dementia care plan will usually include and recommend designing a routine for your loved one with dementia. Today, Shamayne talks about why this is important for caregivers and their loved ones. A dementia care plan will usually include and recommend designing a routine for your loved one with dementia. Today, Shamayne talks about why this is important for caregivers and their loved ones.

]]> 1098 no Whether you are a full-time caregiver or juggling caregiving duties with other responsibilities, getting respite is imperative if you are to continue giving the best care possible for your loved one with dementia. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:50:00 -0000 full 1 6 SYOK Podcast Whether you are a full-time caregiver or juggling caregiving duties with other responsibilities, getting respite is imperative if you are to continue giving the best care possible for your loved one with dementia. Whether you are a full-time caregiver or juggling caregiving duties with other responsibilities, getting respite is imperative if you are to continue giving the best care possible for your loved one with dementia.

]]> 1387 no Can love and resentment co-exist? As a follow up from last week's session, Shamayne addresses a listener’s question as she tackles the topic of why some care partners struggle with feelings of anger and frustration when caring for a person living with dementia. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:45:00 -0000 full 1 5 SYOK Podcast Can love and resentment co-exist? As a follow up from last week's session, Shamayne addresses a listener’s question as she tackles the topic of why some care partners struggle with feelings of anger and frustration when caring for a person living with dementia. Can love and resentment co-exist? As a follow up from last week's session, Shamayne addresses a listener’s question as she tackles the topic of why some care partners struggle with feelings of anger and frustration when caring for a person living with dementia.

]]> 686 no Caregiving can be both joyous and painful, fulfilling yet draining. If you are a family caregiver, this episode is for you as Shamayne talks to Yasmin about the roller-coaster of emotions she went through as a caregiver to her father, and how this is normal. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 01:45:00 -0000 full 1 4 SYOK Podcast Caregiving can be both joyous and painful, fulfilling yet draining. If you are a family caregiver, this episode is for you as Shamayne talks to Yasmin about the roller-coaster of emotions she went through as a caregiver to her father, and how this is normal. Caregiving can be both joyous and painful, fulfilling yet draining. If you are a family caregiver, this episode is for you as Shamayne talks to Yasmin about the roller-coaster of emotions she went through as a caregiver to her father, and how this is normal.

]]> 1128 no A lot of people are usually left in the dark after a dementia diagnosis is made, completely unprepared for the changes that they are about to experience in the days and months ahead. In this episode, Shamayne talks about what families should know after a diagnosis is made. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:45:00 -0000 full 1 3 SYOK Podcast A lot of people are usually left in the dark after a dementia diagnosis is made, completely unprepared for the changes that they are about to experience in the days and months ahead. In this episode, Shamayne talks about what families should know after a diagnosis is made. A lot of people are usually left in the dark after a dementia diagnosis is made, completely unprepared for the changes that they are about to experience in the days and months ahead. In this episode, Shamayne talks about what families should know after a diagnosis is made.

]]> 1081 no Why are people hesitant to talk about dementia? Shamayne and Yasmin explore why there is so much taboo around the topic and why it is important to start speaking up about it. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:40:00 -0000 full 1 2 SYOK Podcast Why are people hesitant to talk about dementia? Shamayne and Yasmin explore why there is so much taboo around the topic and why it is important to start speaking up about it. Why are people hesitant to talk about dementia? Shamayne and Yasmin explore why there is so much taboo around the topic and why it is important to start speaking up about it.

]]> 1262 no Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a decline in mental ability and, is caused by diseases of the brain that cause nerve cells to die, damaging the structure and chemistry of the brain. Shamayne discusses what dementia is, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's and shares facts about the disease as a whole. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:45:00 -0000 full 1 1 SYOK Podcast Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a decline in mental ability and, is caused by diseases of the brain that cause nerve cells to die, damaging the structure and chemistry of the brain. Shamayne discusses what dementia is, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's and shares facts about the disease as a whole. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a decline in mental ability and, is caused by diseases of the brain that cause nerve cells to die, damaging the structure and chemistry of the brain. Shamayne discusses what dementia is, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's and shares facts about the disease as a whole.

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