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Why Reunions Matter: Reflections on Friendship, Laughter, and Self-Care
I often say to myself: While I can, I will. Because there will come a time when travelling up and down will slow, and the opportunities
Nene Sterling-LS
Sep 81 min read


Understanding Elderly Care in Nigeria 101: Avoiding Common Mistakes
Navigating the world of elderly care in Nigeria can be overwhelming
Nene Sterling-LS
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Coaching and mentoring for nurses
The series demonstrates how I moved into strategic management, the positions, responsibilities, and reflections used to meet the revalidatio
Nene Sterling-LS
Jan 18, 20243 min read


The African Woman - Intentional Self-Care & work-Life balance.
For the average African woman, work-life balance may be a myth. A series of group sessions aims to support a mindset shift and encourage sel
Nene Sterling-LS
Jan 2, 20241 min read


Health and Wellness (Self-Care) Nurse Coaching 101 (Nigeria)
Self-care coaching focuses on helping individuals develop and maintain healthy habits and practices that promote well-being and reduce stres
Nene Sterling-LS
Dec 24, 20235 min read


Preparing my Will and Power of Attorny
A written and signed Will makes things easier for your loved ones when you are no longer around
Nene Sterling-LS
Aug 3, 20234 min read


The silent killer, high blood pressure (BP)
Many people have not been so lucky. That's why they call high blood pressure, the "ilent killer. Just like that, no obvious sign, your dead.
Nene Sterling-LS
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Nigeria to UK, things to consider when your elderly parents come visiting
There is this misconception that the grass is greener in diaspora for the Nigerian ageing population.
Nene Sterling-LS
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Menopause and sexual urge
it dawns on you that you don't have the urge to have sex despite thinking about it. You try to do a mental assessment o
Nene Sterling-LS
Feb 7, 20231 min read


Moving into a nursing home
A reflection from a retired writer who requires the care and support a nursing home can provide and has decided to move into a nursing home.
Nene Sterling-LS
Nov 19, 20224 min read


Eating well, aging well in Nigeria
Food and exercise are a match made in heaven. The importance of eating well as we age can not be over emphasised. A healthy eating plan...
Nene Sterling-LS
May 28, 20221 min read


Steps to take to support aging parents
Even though we all pray for long life, good health and prosperity, the ageing process must happen. As the saying goes, if you dont grow...
Nene Sterling-LS
May 6, 20221 min read


Care of older relatives in Nigeria
https://www.eooncare.com/ It was always exciting going to the village as a child. I spent many hours moving between the houses of my...
Nene Sterling-LS
Apr 19, 20223 min read


Park run
Joining a running group (park run) and being a walker is a brilliant way to keep moving, and motivated You would be surprised that you are
Nene Sterling-LS
Mar 19, 20222 min read


Ingrown toenail; a visit to the chiropodist - foot health check
A visit to a chiropodist/podiatrist should be part of our health checks. It is more than just a pedicure. It is a good assessment
Nene Sterling-LS
Oct 10, 20212 min read


Unintentional 10k steps
This evening I unintentionally walked 10k steps. How did this happen? I hear you say. How can someone unintentionally walk 10k step?...
Nene Sterling-LS
Jun 15, 20213 min read


Recycling the new normal
Recycle habit So another thing this pandemic induced mandatory stay home episode has done for me, is it has made me more aware and...
Nene Sterling-LS
Apr 22, 20213 min read


Staycation no. 5 in 12 months
I took another week off work at the beginning of March 2021. This is the second staycation I have taken in 2021 and the fifth staycation...
Nene Sterling-LS
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Every vaccine helps
So, like millions of people in the world, I have come to terms with the fact that there is a deadly virus in our mist. Things have...
Nene Sterling-LS
Mar 29, 20202 min read
Valentine’s, a time to show yourself some love. 14.02. 2020
I have never really understood the hype around February 14. I don’t know why people wait and go crazy for the show of love, just in one...
Nene Sterling-LS
Feb 15, 20202 min read
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