Caregivers Circle

In this episode, we dive into the understanding of estate planning, especially for caregivers.Winston Cheong joined Prudential Singapore in 2013 and was promoted as a Financial Services Director in 2019. This year, he has transitioned to Prudential Financial Advisors as a Senior Executive Wealth Director with his 7-time Million Dollar Agency to provide more extensive wealth services for their clients.He is also an Associate Estate Planning Practitioner with Rockwills and Certified Estate Planner with getArrange Pte Ltd.Connect with him on his LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/winstoncheongwf/

In this episode, we are honoured to have Siti Liyana from NTUC Health to discuss the availability of Senior Day Care.Siti is an Assistant Centre Manager at NTUC Health Senior Day Care (Jurong Central) with nine years of experience working closely with seniors and their caregivers. She oversees the centre’s daily operations, including the management of a team of care staff, and the coordination of care services to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all seniors. Siti has witnessed first-hand the challenges caregivers face, such as feelings of guilt, stress and exhaustion, and has been supporting them by providing the right services and resources to help them find balance and maintain their well-being. Her empathetic approach and leadership style have helped her build positive relationships with both caregivers and seniors, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported in every step of their caregiving journey.Caregiving can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) provides a one-stop front for caregivers, connecting you to care services, caregiver training, financial schemes and resources to support your caregiving journey.Do you know there’s a $200 annual subsidy under the Caregivers Training Grant for you to pick up skills to care for your loved one?If you are caring for loved one who is frail, or living with dementia, mental health conditions, stroke or requires palliative care, AIC empowers you to provide the best for your loved ones.Not forgetting your own self-care, you can also find tips and resources for yourself.We see you care and AIC wants to support your caregiving journey. To find out more, you may- Visit www.aic.sg/we-see-you-care- Visit AIC Links located in public hospitals for in-person assistance- Or call AIC hotline at 1800 650 6060 to speak to the AIC team

In this episode, we are honoured to have Nicole Lim from Woodlands Health to discuss Occupational Therapy.Nicole graduated from the Singapore Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Since then, she has gained valuable experience in various acute and rehabilitation settings, enhancing her skills and knowledge in the field and specializes in Neurological Rehabilitation.Nicole currently practices at Woodlands Health and in her current area of practice, she is dedicated to helping clients and their families navigate through recovery process while focusing on rehabilitation and regaining independence.She takes on a client-centered approach to work collaboratively with clients and their families, to tailor interventions that meet their unique needs and goals.Caregiving can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) provides a one-stop front for caregivers, connecting you to care services, caregiver training, financial schemes and resources to support your caregiving journey.Do you know there’s a $200 annual subsidy under the Caregivers Training Grant for you to pick up skills to care for your loved one?If you are caring for loved one who is frail, or living with dementia, mental health conditions, stroke or requires palliative care, AIC empowers you to provide the best for your loved ones.Not forgetting your own self-care, you can also find tips and resources for yourself.We see you care and AIC wants to support your caregiving journey. To find out more, you may- Visit www.aic.sg/we-see-you-care- Visit AIC Links located in public hospitals for in-person assistance- Or call AIC hotline at 1800 650 6060 to speak to the AIC team

In this episode, we discussed what should family caregivers know when bringing a loved one to the emergency department (ED).We have Rusyaidi, who has been an Emergency Department Nurse for 5 years talking about this topic.

In this episode, we discussed what insurance caregivers and their loved ones need to cover themselves.We have Azim, who has been a financial consultant for 13 years in Prudential Assurance Company Singapore. He has found his passion in educating and assisting his clients and the people around him on managing, protecting and growing their wealth. He deeply believes in doing well by doing good. Over the years, he had many career achievements and milestones, but his greatest accomplishment is giving his clients peace of mind.

In this episode, we dive into the wellness of caregivers. We explored how caregivers can do self-care by a simple method using acupressure.Hui Fang helps people age without pain! Hui Fang plays the role of introducing individuals to the wonders of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through simple and easy hands-on activities.She envisions individuals starting their self-care journey early to stay healthy. Since 2006, she has been providing self-care, wellness programs for corporate clients, seniors and community events.She believes we can age without pain. She was the caregiver to her late father who left due to cancer. She does not wish to see more families go through the loss of loved ones due to illnesses. We can age without pain.

In this episode, we dive into the hidden side of caregiving. We explored topics on mental health of caregivers, caregivers burnout and how caregivers can have a healthy relationship with the on they are caregiving for.We have Madinah Begum as our guest in this episode. Madinah is a dedicated Counsellor, Parenting Coach, and Special Needs Specialist with over 10 years of experience supporting families in Singapore. As the founder of MB Therapy Services, she is passionate about empowering parents and children to flourish, offering tailored guidance that addresses mental health, parenting challenges, and special educational needs. Through her compassionate approach, Madinah has helped countless families navigate complex issues, fostering resilience and growth. In addition to individual counselling, she also provides couples counselling and group counselling, all aimed at nurturing healthy family dynamics.

Grief is never linear. Some people take longer to overcome grief. When is grief too much to bear? What can you do when no one else seems to understand your grief?

Death is often an avoided topic. It is a difficult and emotional subject to even think about. However, it is necessary to talk about death and make some hard decisions now, rather than later when it gets harder.

While it may be a filial obligation, caregiving should not be seen as a burden. It may not be easy, but it doesn't mean there is no joy in it either.

There was a time when nursing homes do not have a good image. But now, it's just as good as a hospital setting; with more staff that are specialised. There are now available resources for caregivers to take a break from caregiving. Have you heard of Respite Care?

Who can a caregiver rely on? Not every caregiver has family members available as their support system. So where can they turn to? We hope we can build a community of caregivers who can support and look out for one another.

Another crucial wellness of caregivers that is often neglected is mental health. When the emotional and financial toll gets to us, our mental health will be significantly affected - that's when burnout happens.How to take notice of yourself before burnout? What can you do to avoid burnout? There is also a campaign going on for caregivers - We See You Care, by AIC. (We are not affiliated with or being paid for this mention)

The emotional and financial toll which goes into caregiving is usually overlooked. However, these two aspects are the most crucial in the lives of caregivers. Are you aware that there is help available for you as caregivers? We share details of some of the help we got through a particular agency.

When you have work to be done while being the main caregiver, how you manage your daily schedule matters. Is caregiving the top priority and work evolves around it? Or do you make caregiving fit into your work schedule? How do we balance these 2 responsibilities?

Self-care has taken centre stage ever since the pandemic. It is more important that while you give care to others, you need to remember to care for yourself too. How do we cope with the stress of caregiving? Follow our socials: Renee - https://www.instagram.com/gerlskickbutt Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeecrnls

In this debut episode, we introduce ourselves to you. While both of us are caregivers, we also run respective businesses. We share our common challenges while being caregivers and business owners. Find out how long we have each been caring for our elders. Follow our socials: Renee - https://www.instagram.com/gerlskickbutt Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeecrnls

Caregivers Circle is a podcast hosted by Renee & Zee. We have been caregiving and running our own businesses. We started this podcast to share our experiences as caregivers and also to let other caregivers know that they are not alone in this caregiving journey. Thank you for being here. Follow our socials: Renee - https://www.instagram.com/gerlskickbutt Zee - https://www.instagram.com/zeecrnls