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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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!💯
Your 21-day Family Caregiver's Challenge: Thrive into 2025!🎉 Day 21-"LOVE Thyself!"🥰💗💗💗
#newyear2025 #2025goals #selfcare #loveyourlife #habits #familycaregiver #lanaslittlethings
It's the last day of 21 Thrive Challenge!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💗💗
Thank you for joining me in this amazing journey!💯🥇
Day 21- Love yourself!! 💗💗💗💗
Family Caregivers: you are heroes! You do the job that few can/will do and you deserve all the best for YOURSELF that life can offer!💝😊🫂
Take time to recognise this, love the wonderful person you are!💃🏽💃🏽💝
Yes we are all works in progress, and you have shown the best love of all
- UNCONDITIONAL
-IRREVERSIBLE
-UNCONTESTABLE, true love for your loved ones!
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From my heart to yours as a fellow Caregiver:
Thank you!😊😊😊😊😊😊🫂🫂💃🏽
The new challenge for us all--- remember these tips; choose your favourite! Dance! Sing! Delegate!
Make and stick to your self-care Habits!
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From my heart of hearts to yours!💗
Dr. Lana
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Fellow Family Caregivers!
Join me through the a 21 day journey into 2025 with a special “21 Thrive Tips to 2025!”
Every day from December 21st 2024, until January 11th 2025, join me as we dive into 21 daily quick “thrive tips” to help you get through these busy, hectic last days of 2024 and enter 2025 feeling "like a boss"!🔅🙏👍💯💖💃🏽💥💥
Your 21-day Family Caregiver's Challenge:Thrive into 2025!🎉Day 12: "Mental Health For A New Year"
#newyear2025 #newbeginnings #selfcare #familycaregiver #lanaslittlethings
2025 is here!!! 💃🏽💃🏽🎆🎆🎆💥
Whether you were eagerly anticipating , or dreading the New Year, the beginning of a year does bring a sense of "a new start".
To be honest, for many 2024 was "hard"; all encompassingly faith challenging and more.
So what's a good way to start?
Take a "Mental Health Day!"💯🙏🏽😤
Just the chance to breathe, go to the beach, go for a walk, get a massage.. whatever is your preference; take a day (or half a day ) to "declutter" your brain , calm your heart, relax your spirit and soothe your emotions.
(I took a walk this morning- a New "air" for a New Year)
Remember, if you are not healthy, you can't really take good care of anyone else (Oxygen mask).
More and more, the stressors of life can come all at once, and thankfully health experts and many corporate entities recognise that productivity and customer relations improve when employees are allowed to have a day from obligations.
So..... take time to declutter and emerge empowered, and refreshed!!💥💥💥💥💥💥🙂🙂
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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Every day from December 21st 2024, until January 11th 2025, join me as we dive into 21 daily quick “thrive tips” to help you get through these busy, hectic last days of 2024 and enter 2025 feeling "like a boss"!🔅🙏👍💯💖💃🏽💥💥
