Live Well. Leave Well. Podcast

Episod terakhir musim ini dimulakan dengan perkongsian daripada Seha, yang menjaga datuknya hingga ke penghujung hayat. Seha berkongsi tentang bagaimana reda dan penerimaan itu terbentuk apabila kita menjaga insan tersayang yang sedang melalui fasa akhir kehidupan. Seterusnya, kita akan mendengar pandangan daripada Dr Norhisham Bin Main, Ketua Bahagian & Pakar Perunding Kanan, Bahagian Rawatan Sokongan dan Perubatan Paliatif di Hospital Ng Teng Fong. Beliau menjelaskan bagaimana pasukan paliatif membantu pesakit dan keluarga mereka mendekati erti sebenar reda, menerima dengan tenang, dan menyayangi dengan penuh makna hingga ke akhirnya. Ikuti kami dan ketahui bagaimana anda boleh Hidup Dengan Baik. Pergi Dengan Tenang.Layari laman web kami untuk maklumat lanjut. Tetamu: Seha Saifuddin – Perkongsian PeribadiDr Norhisham Bin Main – Ketua Bahagian & Pakar Perunding Kanan, Bahagian Rawatan Sokongan & Perubatan Paliatif, Hospital Ng Teng FongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monistira memulakan episod ini dengan kisah beliau sebagai penjaga utama ibunya, pada masa yang sama sedang berjuang dengan kanser endometrium tahap 3. Beliau berkongsi bagaimana pentingnya memastikan penjagaan bermaruah untuk ibunya, dan juga untuk dirinya sendiri.  Selepas itu, kita mendengar perbualan antara pendidik kejururawatan, Mis’Rohaiza, dan pelajar jururawat, Sri, tentang betapa pentingnya melahirkan generasi baharu penyedia penjagaan paliatif agar dapat memberikan penjagaan yang penuh maruah. Ikuti kami dan ketahui bagaimana anda boleh “Live Well, Leave Well”. Layari laman web kami untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut. Tetamu:Monistira Bte Mohd – Kisah PeribadiMis’Rohaiza Amin – Pensyarah Kanan & Ketua Program Kejururawatan, Politeknik Ngee AnnSri Mardiah – Pelajar Kejururawatan, Politeknik Ngee AnnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episod kedua kami dibuka dengan kisah menyentuh hati Maria tentang mencari ketenangan melalui amalan dan tradisi sepanjang perjalanan beliau menjaga ibunya yang menghidap demensia. Seterusnya, kami berbual bersama Dr. Siti dan Pekerja Sosial Perubatan Nur-Adilah, yang berkongsi pandangan mengenai penjagaan paliatif pediatrik serta peranan mereka dalam menyokong keluarga melalui proses kesedihan dan kehilangan. Ikuti kami dan ketahui bagaimana anda boleh “Live Well, Leave Well”. Layari laman web kami untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut. Tetamu:Nur Maria Samatha Ismail – Kisah PeribadiDr. Dr Siti Nur Hanim Binte Buang – Consultant, Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-kanak KKNur-Adilah Bte Sudin – Senior Medical Social Worker, Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-kanak KKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our very first episode opens with Sudiman’s heartfelt story about friendship, grief, and the acceptance of losing a best friend. We then sit down with Dr. Shariff and Nurse Hamizah, who give us an inside look into the world of palliative care, sharing what it takes to walk alongside patients and families at the end of life with empathy, respect, and a commitment to dignity. Follow us and discover how you can Live Well. Leave Well.Visit our website to learn more. Guests:Sudiman Sareman – Personal StoryDr. Shariff Rizwan – Senior Resident Physician, HCANur Hamizah – Assistant Nurse Manager, HCA Oasis@Outram Daycare Malay: Episod 1: Kasih Sayang di Penghujung Hayat Episod pertama kami dimulakan dengan kisah menyentuh hati Sudiman tentang persahabatan, kesedihan dan penerimaan kehilangan sahabat baiknya. Kami kemudian menemubual Dr. Shariff dan Jururawat Hamizah yang berkongsi tentang dunia penjagaan paliatif serta apa yang diperlukan untuk mengiringi pesakit dan keluarga mereka di penghujung hayat dengan empati, hormat dan komitmen terhadap maruah insan. Ikuti kami dan ketahui bagaimana anda boleh “Live Well, Leave Well”Layari laman web kami untuk maklumat lanjut. Tetamu:Sudiman Sareman – Kisah PeribadiDr. Shariff Rizwan – Senior Resident PhysicianNur Hamizah – Assistant Nurse *Manager, HCA Oasis@Outram DaycareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manusia hadir ke dunia ini membawa harapan, belajar menyayangi sepanjang jalan, dan akhirnya, pulang jua ke pangkuan Ilahi.  Dalam melalui pelbagai fasa kehidupan ini, kita sentiasa mencari cara terbaik untuk menikmati setiap detik yang diberi. Kita gemar meraikan kejayaan dan kebahagiaan, namun apabila berdepan dengan kesakitan dan pemergian insan tersayang, berbicara mengenainya menjadi amat mencabar. Singapore Hospice Council menerbitkan satu siri podcast istimewa yang bertujuan membuka ruang perbincangan tentang kematian dan dalam perjalanan terakhir, perpisahan, dan erti penjagaan di hujung hayat. Melalui perkongsian ini, masyarakat dapat memahami bagaimana penjagaan paliatif bukan sahaja meringankan penderitaan, tetapi juga memberi kekuatan kepada pesakit dan keluarga dalam menghadapi pengakhiran hidup dengan tenang dan bermaruah. Setiap episod mengetengahkan perspektif daripada pelbagai pihak,  penjaga, profesional kesihatan, pendidik dan pelajar,  yang berkongsi kisah dan pelajaran hidup tentang belas kasihan, maruah, dan banyak lagi. Marilah bersama-sama mengikuti siri ini dan mendalami makna sebenar di sebalik ungkapan “Live Well and Leave Well”. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari laman sesawang Singapore Hospice Council. Dihoskan oleh: Fizah NizamDiterbitkan oleh: Feefee Nurfitri AbdullahPenerbit Eksekutif: Denise Tan & Germaine TanRakaman & Adunan: Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been said that “It takes a village to raise a child”, which emphasises the communal effort required for the upbringing of a child. The same could be said of the all-in efforts and all-round resources required to take care of a person with terminal illness at the end of life.  In this episode, we discuss community and its importance in palliative care. Palliative care is not the sole province of multidisciplinary care teams; the field has widened to include grassroots organisations, social service agencies, ethnic and religious groups, workplaces, neighbours, extended family members, friends, and the community at large, all of whom play important roles across different settings. They support those at end-of-life and their families through the progression of illness, death and bereavement. This is an aspirational vision of what a compassionate community in action would look like. Compassionate communities are part of a broader public health approach to palliative care and serve to improve access to services, increase the capacity of caregiving, raise death literacy, and boost social, emotional and spiritual support so as to enable as many people at their end-of-life the comfort and ease of dying at home surrounded by their nearest and dearest family and friends. Interviews:Arathi, Breast Cancer Patient at Age 31, and Husband PranavTea Han Guat, VolunteerDr Joanna Lau, Resident Physician, Palliative Care Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In caregiving at the end of life, patience is a crucial quality that involves the ability to remain calm, understanding, and supportive while providing care to individuals who are approaching the end of their lives. This episode, we explore how caregiving at the end of life is about being present, compassionate, and understanding. It involves a commitment to providing comfort and support, acknowledging the unique needs of the individual, and maintaining a caring and respectful approach throughout the end-of-life journey. Interviews:Lynn, Caregiver to her Grandmother Sylvia Lee, Palliative Advanced Practice Nurse, Dover Park HospiceSteven Kuah, Social Worker, Metta Medical Care Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reconciliation plays an important role in the psychosocial and spiritual aspects of palliative care, especially when addressing the profound impact of anger and regret. The act of forgiveness becomes significant towards the end of life as it holds the power to bring healing to both the forgiver and the forgiven. Expressing sentiments like "I am sorry" and "I forgive you" becomes particularly meaningful in this context. Forgiveness is not only a gift bestowed upon others but also a profound act of self-compassion. The ability to let go of the past facilitates inner peace and serves as a powerful relief from the burden of resentment or grievances, thereby contributing to the reduction of psychological and spiritual pain. This episode’s theme is forgiveness and we explore how uttering the words "I forgive you" opens pathways for deeper emotional connection and sharing during the remaining time, fostering a sense of closure and understanding. In the realm of end-of-life care, embracing forgiveness emerges as a transformative and therapeutic practice that brings solace to those involved. Today, we hear from 3 guests who've experienced forgiveness & reconciliation Interviews:Lim Yu Beng, Actor, Writer, Director & MusicianJoyce Cheah, Manager, Clinical Pastoral Care, Assisi HospiceAmy Toh, Art Therapist, Dover Park Hospice Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resilience can be defined as the remarkable capacity to endure, withstand, and recover from adversity—a testament to one's toughness in the face of challenges. Patients facing life-limiting illness demonstrate resilience in how they navigate the emotional and existential challenges, adapt to their changing circumstances and find strength during adversity. This episode also explores the realm of caregiving and how caregivers summon the determination to face each day and provide unwavering support to their ailing loved ones. While facing the prospect of losing their loved one, how do they navigate and cope with moments of profound difficulty? Palliative care teams emerge as crucial pillars of support in this time. How do healthcare professionals play a role in supporting patients and their caregivers? How do they lend their strength to families who have lost their loved one? This episode seeks to highlight their indispensable role in offering guidance, solace, and a collaborative approach to end-of-life care. Interviews:James & Jana Wong, 10-times SEA Gold Medalist, Bile Cancer Patient and CaregiverMdm Alice, Caregiver and wife of cancer patientMr Soh Bian Sing, Marathoner, Caregiver and brother of cancer patientDr Neoh Sue Wern, Consultant, Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital James Wong's Book Special thanks to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courage can be defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables individuals to face difficulty, danger or pain without succumbing to fear. For patients, facing death and the process of dying can be profoundly daunting. For caregivers, it can be overwhelming to face the prospect of losing their loved one and manage the demands of both daily life and their caregiving duties. Today, we hear from 3 guests who've experienced courage as patients and as caregivers. Interviews:Mdm Shirley Ma, Palliative Care Patient (starts 1m41s)Petrina Kow, Vocal Coach (starts 7m21s) Dr Lim Lee Yen, Consultant, Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (starts 18m04s) Special thanks to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong, Sandra Zhang & Germaine TanProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our 7th episode, we explore "Authenticity", which entails being genuine, aligning actions with inner truth, and expressing one’s unique identity.  For patients with a life-limiting illness, embodying 'Living Before Leaving' means aligning decisions with personal values, prioritising meaningful experiences, and tailoring care to individual needs and wishes in palliative settings. Today, we hear from 3 guests, who share their experience in being authentic in their journey as patients and as a healthcare professional. Interviews:Desmond Tan - Commercial Films Director, Atypical Films (starts 1m24s)Yeo Whee Jim - Founder, Light My Path Consulting (starts 17m30s)Dr Joanna Lau Ley Cheng - Resident Physician, Palliative Care Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (starts 30m21s) Special thanks to Tan Tock Seng Hospital Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our 6th episode, we focus on "Compassion". In essence, palliative care is compassionate, as its main goal is to bring comfort and relieve pain and suffering at the end of life. Showing kindness to yourself and others during difficult or vulnerable moments can help to relieve mental and emotional suffering as well. We hear from 4 guests - 2 patients, 2 caregivers - on the importance of compassion on both sides.  Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Interviews:Petrina Kow - Voice Accents and Presentation Coach & former Morning Show Radio DJ (stars 1m39s)Mr Muhammad Adri - Senior Staff Nurse, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (starys 9m16s)Ms Grace Sim - Occupational Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (starys 18m13s)Ms Lee Wai Leng - Translation Company Founder, 3 Occurrences of Cancer (starts 20m32s) Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice , Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Singapore Cancer Society.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 5th episode is on Gratitude. Being grateful for what one has contributes to feelings of satisfaction in life, to cherish big things and appreciate the little things. Being in the moment and living life to the best of your ability can make a huge difference. At the end of life, expressing gratitude can deepen interpersonal relationships. And in palliative care, we try to create the space needed to give patients and their loved ones the precious opportunity to reflect on and convey their gratitude.  Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Interviews:Phillip Lim - Film & TV Director, Startup CEO (starts at 01m30s)Lionel Cheong - Music Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (starts at 10m42s)Lim Yu Beng - Actor, Writer, Producer (starts at 20m23s) Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice. Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 4th episode is on Optimism. What does it mean to have optimism at the end of life? Perhaps it is a life well lived before leaving, one in which the difficult moments can be met head on, that a patient can have control over their own perspective. Perhaps it is about writing their life story, autonomy to live one’s last days as they choose, and to overcome the hopelessness that can be associated with death. Listen to this episode to hear what our guests have to say on keeping a positive outlook in the face of adversity. Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Interviews:Suhaimi - Cancer Patient (1m 19s)Chan Sue Mei - Principal Dietitian, Deputy Head, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Yishun Health and Manager, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Yishun Community Hospital (5m 38s)Noraya - Ex-caregiver to her husband (17m 09s) Special thanks to Singapore Cancer Society,  Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore), and Yishun Community Hospital. Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first episode, we discuss the overall aim of this series, to encourage you, our listener, to start having open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey. We also want you to start thinking about what a good death means to you, and to make plans accordingly. Hosted by Sharon Chen, and Singapore Hospice Council Executive Director Sim Bee Hia,  you'll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more. Included are excerpts from interviews in the upcoming interviews, including: Valerie Tan - Caregiver to her younger brother Justin (1m 36s)Desmond Tan - Filmmaker, Cancer Survivor (3m 19s)Charmaine Seah-Ong - TV Producer, Caregiver for Family Member with Leukaemia (5m 03s)Phillip Lim - Filmmaker & Start-Up CEO, Caregiver to his Parents (7m 30s)Grace Sim - Occupational Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (10m 15s)Wei Leng - Cancer Patient (12m 10s) Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People live, people love, and people die. We all look for how we can best experience these phases of life. We love to celebrate life’s high points together but when it comes to sickness and grief, even a simple conversation isn’t so easy. The Singapore Hospice Council wants to encourage open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey. In each episode, you’ll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more. Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website for more information Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episod kali ini dibuka dengan kisah Hafiz tentang menjaga ayahnya, Allahyarham Haslir Ibrahim, seorang lagenda bola sepak Singapura era 70-an yang dikenali ramai.  Kita juga akan bersama dua bekas penjaga, Puan Yuslina dan Puan Hayati, serta Cik Syafia dari Ain Society, yang akan berkongsi tentang peranan keluarga dan komuniti dalam menjaga mereka yang menghidap penyakit serius. Ikuti kami dan ketahui bagaimana anda boleh Live Well. Leave Well.Layari laman web kami untuk maklumat lanjut. Tetamu:Mohammed Noor Hafizuddin – Kisah PeribadiPuan Yuslina Mahmood – Bekas PenjagaPuan Hayati Suaidi – Bekas PenjagaCik Syafia Sharun – Pengarah, (Serenity Cancer Care) Ain Society Kadang-kadang apabila fokus bukan lagi pada rawatan, tetapi pada keselesaan, pesakit dan keluarga rasa seolah-olah tiada harapan. Tapi sebenarnya, penjagaan paliatif boleh menjadi sinar baru. Pasukan penjagaan paliatif bukan saja bantu kawal simptom pesakit, tapi juga beri sokongan emosi buat keluarga. Kalau nak tahu lebih lanjut tentang penjagaan paliatif, boleh layari:https://www.singaporehospice.org.sg/e-library/docs/malay-2/ Menjaga insan tersayang memang mencabar. Sebab itu SHC ada pustaka sumber khas untuk para penjaga. Di sini ada banyak maklumat yang boleh membantu—daripada cara memberi suntikan hinggalah penggunaan ubat tahan sakit dalam penjagaan paliatif—semuanya untuk meringankan perjalanan anda sebagai penjaga.https://www.singaporehospice.org.sg/e-library/resources/caregivers/ This episode opens with Hafiz’s story about caring for his father, the late Haslir Ibrahim, a legendary Singapore footballer of the 1970s who was well known and loved by many. We then sit down with two former caregivers, Mdm Yuslina and Mdm Hayati, along with Ms Syafia from Ain Society, as they share about the vital role of family and community in caring for those living with serious illnesses. Follow us and discover how you can Live Well. Leave Well.Visit our website to learn more. Guests:Mohammed Noor Hafizuddin – Personal StoryMdm Yuslina Mahmood – Former CaregiverMdm Hayati Suaidi – Former CaregiverMs Syafia Sharun – Director, (Serenity Cancer Care) Ain Society    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 3rd episode is about Love. Love is one of the three values of Singapore Hospice Council. Of all the emotions and experiences we have, love is the most powerful. The love between caregivers and their loved ones often transcends words. It’s found in the shared smiles, in acts of service, and even just in a comforting presence. In the world of caregiving and palliative care, love is the foundation that sustains individuals during their most challenging or vulnerable moments. Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Interviews: Valerie Tan - Caregiver for 5th brother, Justin (1m04s)Michael Yeap - Caregiver for Wife & 3 Others for over 20 Years (9m00s)Charmaine Seah-Ong - Caregiver for Family Member diagnosed with Leukaemia (16s24s) Special thanks to Singapore Cancer Society, visit their website to find out more.  Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our 2nd episode, we focus on "Dignity" - what it means for patients, at their end-of-life, to have a dignified death. We talk to an actor and voice talent who shares about how his mother planned for her passing, an occupational therapist at Dover Park Hospice who explains how they help patients, and a palliative nurse from Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore), whose life passion is to help patients have a good farewell.  Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website to learn more.  Interviews: Remesh Panicker - Actor, Voice Over Talent, Producer, and Caregiver for his Mother (1m 26s)Grace Sim - Occupational Therapist, Dover Park Hospice (10m 33s)Sister Nancy Tan - Palliative Nurse, Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) (21m 14s) Special thanks to Dover Park Hospice and Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore). Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People live, people love, and people die. We all look for how we can best experience these phases of life. We love to celebrate life’s high points together but when it comes to sickness and grief, even a simple conversation isn’t so easy. The Singapore Hospice Council wants to encourage open discussions about death and dying, and share with you how palliative care can help to relieve suffering, and empower patients and families in their end-of-life journey. In each episode, you’ll hear different perspectives – caregivers, patients, and healthcare professionals – from the world of palliative care, sharing profound life lessons on Love, Dignity, Strength, and more. Follow us and find how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our website for more information Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee HiaExecutive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra ZhangProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn DelbridgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.