Navigating Dementia with Shamayne Leelawati - SYOK Podcast [ENG‪]‬ 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.

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.

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?

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'. 

Communicating can become more difficult over time, as the person’s dementia gets worse. Shamayne discusses the communication strategies she employs with her father.

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.