EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 58 MIN
Redesigning how we see dementia with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan
from Collected by Unum Co. · host Farah Meghji and Megan Marsiglio
In the first episode of Collected by Unum Co., Farah and Megan sit down with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan—a leading data scientist and neuroscientist specializing in dementia and other neurological conditions. Together, they explore how stories, systems, and stigma shape the way we think about brain health.From her early experiences as a neighbour and caregiver to her work influencing pan-Canadian policy, Saskia shares how compassion and design thinking can transform the future of dementia care.It’s a conversation about dignity, advocacy, and what it means to stay human in health care.Learn more about the work Dr. Sivananthan is doing at The Brainwell Institute. Collected by Unum Co. is a podcast about the power of lived experience, and how stories can shape more human-centred systems, services, and spaces.Created by Unum Co., a patient-experience consultancy and creative studio helping health care organizations connect with people through storytelling, strategy, and digital engagement.🔗 Learn more at unumco.ca 💌 Connect with us on LinkedIn and InstagramSubscribe, rate, and share the show. Your support helps more people discover these stories.
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In the first episode of Collected by Unum Co., Farah and Megan sit down with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan—a leading data scientist and neuroscientist specializing in dementia and other neurological conditions. Together, they explore how stories, systems, and stigma shape the way we think about brain health. From her early experiences as a neighbour and caregiver to her work influencing pan-Canadian policy, Saskia shares how compassion and design thinking can transform the future of dementia care. I...
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