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Letting Go
Continue Reading: Letting GoNature Restores What Grief Touches There is something about autumn that makes change impossible to ignore. The light shifts. The air cools. Gardens begin to quiet. Leaves that only weeks ago offered shade begin their descent, and chrysanthemums appear on porches for the harvest season, offering one final burst of color before winter arrives. Nature seems to understand something we often struggle to accept, that letting go is part of living. For those navigating grief,…
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Botanical of the Month: September
September Healing Plant of the Month: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Doterra Essential Oil of the Month: Sandalwood Rishi Tea of the Month: Dandelion Ginger In the language of flowers, Echinacea is a leader. It means spiritual warrior, making it the perfect flower to present to someone who needs courage in the midst of a difficult… Continue Reading
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How to Find a Senior Living Community
While finding a good senior living community might seem complicated, focusing on important issues make it easier. Continue Reading
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Clearing the Mind and Lifting the Spirit
The Think Caregiver™ Simple Self-Care Suggestions from Hope Grows can help caregivers clear their mind and list their spirits. Continue Reading
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Why Are We So Attached to Things?
Every expert advises seniors to downsize when they are preparing to move into a smaller residence in their golden years. But letting go is not that easy. Continue Reading
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Botanical of the Month: August
Herb of the Month: Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Doterra Essential Oil of the Month: Clary Sage Rishi Tea of the Month: Peppermint Sage In the language of flowers, clary sage represents “clearing the mind,” and “uplifting the spirit.” Derived from the Latin word “claris,” meaning “clear,” the plant earned its common name(s) after being used… Continue Reading
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2022: Celebrating 10 Years of Hope Grows, Video 1 of 4
View the first video for Hope Grows in 2022 here! Watch for more videos to come as we lead up to the opening of the Iris Respite House! Continue Reading
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Botanicals of the Month: July
July Healing Plant of the Month: Garlic (Allium sativum) Doterra Essential Oil of the Month: Cassia Rishi Tea of the Month: Fuding Silver Needles Vintage 2022 Garlic, our healing plant for July, represents courage of mind, body and spirit. Not only has it been turned to for thousands of years, in cultures throughout the world,… Continue Reading
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How to Make Caregivers Laugh
Laughter can help alleviate some of the stress caregivers feel every day. A good chuckle, giggle or belly laugh is good for your health, too! Continue Reading
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How To Remain Hopeful and Manage Your Distrust Of Yourself and Others
It’s sometimes hard to get the balance right between trust and distrust, but it helps to remain both careful in your choices and optimistic about people. Continue Reading
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Botanicals of the Month: June
Herb of the Month: Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) Doterra Essential Oil of the Month: Lavender Rishi Tea of the Month: Earl Grey Lavender Our healing herb for the month of June is a star! It is meant to be enjoyed. Familiar with its unmistakable fragrance, lavender has been used through the ages to enhance the scent… Continue Reading
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Love of Nature: The Benefits of the Natural World
A love of nature can lead people to enjoying the benefits the world offers, including the peace and calm of the natural world. Continue Reading
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What is Reminiscence Therapy?
Reminiscence therapy, sometimes called nostalgia therapy, can help seniors with dementia recall past events and help them feel at peace. Continue Reading