A Personal Caregiving Journey- Joys, Challenges, Lessons Learned- A MALE Perspective!
#dementia #familycaregivers #family #selfcare #healthyaging #bridginggaps
Welcome to this second interview with Mr. Tony Babb - one of Barbados' most successful Water Sports Specialists (he can teach almost anyone to water-ski!) and winner of many awards, not only for his talents , but his amazing patience and customer service.
He is well-known for his sparkly smile- indeed his nickname "Sparkles" fits him PERFECTLY (listen out for the story behind this!😉💗) .
💥 Did I also mention that he is my favourite big brother! (my ONLY big brother lol💥) .I admire him so much!
His first story of Caregiving his elderly grandmother ("Granny"), in his 20s, as well as his baby son, all with a fulltime job, no transportation, and starting his own business; on the edge of burnout (until he was given a "wakeup call" by a loving aunt; and then going on to care for 2 more elder family members at various times over the years.
His story will resonate with many Family Caregivers as you see your shared experiences - we , you are NOT ALONE!💗🫂💜💗
Male Caregivers are , thankfully increasing in number and expertise, but Family Make Caregivers may often feel "unseen or under appreciated , because they have to be careful with their own feelings of caring for a female relative especially, because of stigma, fears of unfounded accusations and feeling "out of their depth".
We need more males because the male-male dynamic on a social scale is different and , let's face it ladies: we have our own "talk"; men have theirs!💯
It was a joy to chat with my "big brother", and heartwarming as I heard accounts for the first time- new appreciation!
Thank you Bro!💜💜💜😊💥
Sparkles' Contact: https://www.instagram.com/radicalwatersports/
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
local 📧goldenpalmmedicalclinic@gmail.com
If you're a Family Caregiver or Physician at your wit's end, I am here for your free 15-minute coaching call- connect by email, or join me on www.lanaslittlethings.com
We gotta stick together!💯
LLT#227- GERI-GADGETS! From Angela with Love
SPECIAL SEPTEMBER!!! - The Month we Commemorate Alzheimer's Dementia , AND other forms of Dementia
#healthyaging #dementia #bridginggaps #familycaregivers #family
Welcome to this amazing interview with Ms. Angela Fairhurst-Founder & CEO @ Geri-Gadgets, designer of Therapeutic Products for Dementia, Career TV Producer , Executive in Charge of Production and Journalist as she takes a firm grip on Dementia in helping bridge the gaps between the affected person , their Caregivers and families!
With her creativity, ingenuity and sheer practicality, she shares with you and me the inspiration behind her unique crafting of Geri-Gadgets©️, as tools of communication, opening the mental and memory boxes that Dementia so harshly slams shut in the worlds of families and friends.
It was a joy to chat with her ; it felt like a true "heart hug" 💗🫂 knowing that using simple designs, a person with Dementia could re-unite with their favourite hobby, play with their children/grandchildren/Caregiver and have fun and maintain bonds of love!
Thank you Angela!💜💜💜😊💥
Contacts: 1/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-fairhurst-5a69737/
2/IG: @GeriGadgets
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
If you're a Family Caregiver or Physician at your wit's end, I am here for your free 15-minute coaching call- connect by email, or join me on www.lanaslittlethings.com
We gotta stick together!💯
LBD -PARKINSON'S DISEASE "Forgotten Little Sister: What IS It What To Do?
#lbd #Lewybodydementia #parkinsonstreatment #parkinsonsdisease #parkinsonsawareness #earlydetection #parkinsonstreatment #parkinsonsresearch #muhammadali #michaeljfoxorg #elderlycare #brainhealth #familycaregivers #healthyaging
What EXACTLY is LBD (Lewy Body Dementia?)💥- also called "Parkinson's "Forgotten Little Sister".
First:, a general definition: A neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons (nerves in the brain) in a specific area called the substantia nigra- kind of butterfly-shaped area in a part of the brain closely connected to where our thought processes and dream/sleep occurs. This applies to both LBD and Parkinson's Disease (both are subsets).
Except- not always with LBD 🤔😔, the SECOND most common type of Dementia, affecting millions globally- over one million in the USA alone.
A DISTINGUISHING MARK is the presence of an abnormal protein - - Lewy bodies (abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein) in the brain.which affects the ENTIRE brain, specifically those involved with
🧬Movement
🧬Memory and
🧬Mood disorders
Unlike Parkinson's Disease, a characteristic is the effect this protein disrupts SLEEP- particularly in the dream state- which can get violent at times.
Note changes that you observe- memory loss? weaker, slower walking? hallucinations?
As you observe, you may "notice" what may have been passed up before- TALK about it!
Management can be just as complex, involving the Neurologist, Psychiatrist in addition to the Geriatric Specialist and Nutritionist.
As yet- there is NO CURE.😔🙏🏽
Until then, the symptoms are treated as they present themselves.
Please seek support- local organisations, support group , and contact The Lewy Body Dementia Association for more advice and clarity .
You are NOT alone.
One day/hour at a time
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
