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.

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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 toSingapore Cancer Society,  Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore), and Yishun Community Hospital.

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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 <a href="https://singaporehospice.org.sg/">website</a> to learn more. 
Interviews: Suhaimi - Cancer Patient (1m 19s) Chan Sue Mei - Principal Dietitian, Deputy Head, Department of Nutrition &amp; Dietetics Yishun Health and Manager, Department of Nutrition &amp; Dietetics, Yishun Community Hospital (5m 38s) Noraya - Ex-caregiver to her husband (17m 09s)
Special thanks to<a href="https://www.doverpark.org.sg/"> </a><a href="https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/">Singapore Cancer Society</a>, <a href="https://www.tzuchi.org.sg/en/"> Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore)</a>, and <a href="https://www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg/">Yishun Community Hospital</a>.
Hosted by Sharon Chen &amp; Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Rei Chong &amp; Sandra Zhang Produced, Recorded &amp; Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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 https://singaporehospice.org.sg/ for more information.

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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 <a href="https://singaporehospice.org.sg/">https://singaporehospice.org.sg/</a> for more information.
Hosted by Sharon Chen &amp; Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Rei Chong &amp; Sandra Zhang Produced, Recorded &amp; Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

This podcast from 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.

Live Well. Leave Well. Podcast

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 https://singaporehospice.org.sg/ for more information

Hosted by Sharon Chen & Sim Bee Hia
Executive Producers - Rei Chong & Sandra Zhang
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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 <a href="https://singaporehospice.org.sg/">https://singaporehospice.org.sg/</a> for more information
Hosted by Sharon Chen &amp; Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Rei Chong &amp; Sandra Zhang Produced, Recorded &amp; Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

Live Well. Leave Well. Singapore Hospice Council

Ep4 - Optimism

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 Pranav
Tea Han Guat, Volunteer
Dr 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 Hia
Executive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine Tan
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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 Pranav Tea Han Guat, Volunteer Dr Joanna Lau, Resident Physician, Palliative Care Department, <a href="https://www.ttsh.com.sg/Pages/default.aspx">Tan Tock Seng Hospital</a>
Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our <a href="https://singaporehospice.org.sg/">website</a> to learn more. 
Hosted by Sharon Chen &amp; Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Sandra Zhang &amp; Germaine Tan Produced, Recorded &amp; Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

Ep12 - Community

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 Hospice
Steven 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 Hia
Executive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine Tan
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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, <a href="https://www.doverpark.org.sg/">Dover Park Hospice</a> Steven Kuah, Social Worker, <a href="https://www.metta.org.sg/">Metta Medical Care</a>
Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our <a href="https://singaporehospice.org.sg/">website</a> to learn more. 
Hosted by Sharon Chen &amp; Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Sandra Zhang &amp; Germaine Tan Produced, Recorded &amp; Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

Ep11 - Patience

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 & Musician
Joyce Cheah, Manager, Clinical Pastoral Care, Assisi Hospice
Amy 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 Hia
Executive Producers - Sandra Zhang & Germaine Tan
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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 &amp; reconciliation
Interviews: Lim Yu Beng, Actor, Writer, Director &amp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/26ucxylD3hnQWy1OTLmIRk">Musician</a> Joyce Cheah, Manager, Clinical Pastoral Care, <a href="https://www.assisihospice.org.sg/">Assisi Hospice</a> Amy Toh, Art Therapist, <a href="https://www.doverpark.org.sg/">Dover Park Hospice</a>
Follow us and find out how you can "Live Well and Leave Well". Visit our <a href="https://singaporehospice.org.sg/">website</a> to learn more. 
Hosted by Sharon Chen &amp; Sim Bee Hia Executive Producers - Sandra Zhang &amp; Germaine Tan Produced, Recorded &amp; Mixed by Kenn Delbridge

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