S2 E14: Nicolas Kee Mew on recognizing signs of dementia, the importance of planning, tips on choosing a care options, and how to support without infa...

GUEST BIO Nicolas Kee Mew is a Sino-Mauritian-British award-winning care home manager based in London. He was recently awarded the British Citizen Award Medal at the Palace of Westminster and has won several national dementia awards. When he is not taking care care of patients, he is raising awareness or fundraising for dementia research.. Instagram | Facebook DEFINITIONS Hakka: Chinese ethnic group, and language spoken by the group. A-levels: Standardized exams administered by Cambridge University (U.K.), similar to the Advanced Placement (AP) programs in the U.S. TAKEAWAYS Your high school grades are not the end all be all. Asking people what support looks like to them instead of taking over and telling them what to do is likely a more productive strategy. Dementia is a fatal illness that still has no cure. But it can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes. Recognizing early signs of dementia and seeking diagnosis is key in order to start treatment as soon as possible. There are two types of professional care to consider. Home care, and care (nursing/retirement) homes. SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you would like to buy me a coffee about once a month, you can make a small monthly donation: https://anchor.fm/nuances-podcast/support Don't worry, I don't need a fancy coffee - anything amount will be immensely appreciated. It will help offset the cost of consistently producing engaging, high-quality episodes for you to enjoy. And if you can't support right now, it's okay, don't feel bad! Still happy you're here. CONTACT Website | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | Twitter Hosts: Lazou & Ariadne Mila

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