Meet the Founder
Judy Blades
Life’s challenges shape us and help us discover our true purpose. When we stop asking "Why me?" and start asking "What can I learn from this?", we unlock the power to turn obstacles into triumphs.
My journey as a caregiver for my husband, who was diagnosed with early-onset Lewy Body Dementia, deepened my understanding of faith, strength, courage, and purpose. This personal experience inspired me to create Pleasant Respite Oasis, a service dedicated to offering self-care, support, and recognition to family caregivers and older adults in our community.
As a Certified Health & Life Coach, I have extensive experience guiding individuals and groups toward healthier lives. I specialize in developing and leading Health and Wellbeing Programs for diverse communities, focusing on self-care, healthy habits, and disease prevention and management—specifically for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, anxiety, and depression. My mission is to inspire joy in the lives of family caregivers and seniors through meaningful support, life-enhancing activities, and rejuvenating respite experiences.
Originally from Carriacou, the sister island of Grenada in the Caribbean, I’m passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape me. Through my wellness workshops and events, I strive to remind everyone that their health is their wealth and that embracing self-care is key to a vibrant life and a fulfilling retirement.