• Botanicals of the Month: April

    Botanicals of the Month: April

    Plant of the Month: Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis or Chamaemelum nobile), German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) doTERRA Essential Oil of the Month: Roman Chamomile Rishi Tea of the Month: Golden Chamomile … Continue Reading

  • Coping with Emotions of Caregiving

    Coping with Emotions of Caregiving

    Caregivers often experience a range of intense emotions connected to caring for a loved one. The key is taking the time to process and deal with them. Continue Reading

  • Understanding and Overcoming the “Kryptonite” of Caregivers

    Understanding and Overcoming the “Kryptonite” of Caregivers

    Caregivers often try to become immortal superheroes to their loved ones, but they need to recognize the vital importance of self-care. Continue Reading

  • Anne’s Story: The Rollercoaster of Caregiving

    Anne’s Story: The Rollercoaster of Caregiving

    WIth no assistance or support from her family, this unnamed caregiver shares her caregiving journey and how she practices self-care. Continue Reading

  • Kelly’s Story: Carrying the Weight of Worry

    Kelly’s Story: Carrying the Weight of Worry

    Kelly shares her struggle with worry during her caregiving experience as she continues caring for her mother. Continue Reading

  • Tracey’s Story: Embracing the Journey

    Tracey’s Story: Embracing the Journey

    After an accidental acquaintance, Tracey found Hope Grows to be an inclusive, safe place where she could both work and find support. Continue Reading

  • Dementia Caregiver Support Forum

    Dementia Caregiver Support Forum

    Studies show that caregivers who participate in support groups improve not only their one wellbeing, but that of their care recipient. Continue Reading

  • Phyllis’s Story: Self-Care is Key

    Phyllis’s Story: Self-Care is Key

    It was one day as she walked out the door on her way to work, trash bag in hand, and checking items off several mental lists she carried in her … Continue Reading

  • Botanicals of the Month: March

    Botanicals of the Month: March

    Plant of the Month:  Ginseng.  Panax ginseng (Asian Ginseng) & Panax quinquefolius (American Ginseng) doTerra Essential Oil of the Month:  Petitgrain Rishi Tea of the Month:  Red Ginseng Iron Goddess … Continue Reading

  • Evelyn’s Story: Remembering to Breathe

    Evelyn’s Story: Remembering to Breathe

    Evelyn shares her struggles of caring for her mother with dementia and how she found a sense of community with Hope Grows. Continue Reading

  • Love of Self; Love of Others

    Love of Self; Love of Others

    Love of self and love of others are both possible if we give love the care, respect, understanding and knowledge that it deserves. Continue Reading

  • Claudia’s Story: Finding Support through Grief

    Claudia’s Story: Finding Support through Grief

    Claudia shares how she found support through the Hope Grows Caregiver2Caregiver™ program after caring for her husband who battled Parkinson’s. Continue Reading