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Green Gladness in Days of Grief

Elaine Mansfield

This morning, my local son Anthony and I drove to the Amish Countryside Market and bought flowers and vegetable plants, a spring plant buying ritual at a greenhouse I’d never visited. A young man grinned in the shade of his wide brimmed straw hat as he watered thirsty plants and answered questions. Bronze Fennel?

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The Ultimate Spring Bucket List To Help Nurses Recharge

Diversity Nursing

Planting seeds, nurturing them as they grow, and watching flowers bloom or vegetables thrive can be incredibly therapeutic. Nature Photography : Take up photography as a hobby and allow the beauty of spring landscapes, blooming flowers, and vibrant wildlife to be your inspiration.

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On the Dementia Unit, Patients Welcome Me Into Their World

Nurse.com

Each bonnet had a flower on the side held on by a ribbon. Together, we planted flower seeds and beans. The muscle memory for planting wasn’t there for Dorothy anymore, so when we worked in the garden, I would put my hands on top of her hands. I’ve worked on dementia units for most of my nursing career.

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A Cycle of Bountiful Beauty

Elaine Mansfield

In July and August, butterflies join me in the flower garden and Monarch butterfly nursery. November 2022, my son Anthony planting daffodils. Seasons in the New York Finger Lakes go from frigid cold in mid winter to blistering hot in summer, but each month brings gifts of beauty. January 2022 sunset. February 2022 (Willow and Disco).

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Medical Cannabis Revisted: A Podcast with David Casarett and Eloise Theisen

GeriPal

It can mean many things, including a specific type of plant, the chemicals in the plant, synthetic analogs, or products that have these components. Summary Transcript CME Summary Cannabis is complicated. To learn more about CME for other GeriPal episodes, click here. Transcript Eric 00:01 Welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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How To Make a Nursing Home Room Feel Like Home

Caregiver Support Services

Bring in Plants or Flowers Introducing indoor plants or fresh flowers can add a touch of nature, color, and life to the space. Plants have been shown to improve mood and reduce stress, making them a great addition to any room. You can also bring in fresh flowers regularly to create a vibrant space.

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Monarch Survivors in a World of Climate Change

Elaine Mansfield

They didn’t hang around in the flowers like June egg layers in the past. They didn’t hang around in the flowers like June egg layers in the past. It’s heartening to know more people plant milkweed and nectar plants for Monarchs. I also wanted to admire them. Only a few arrived. The Monarchs hardly have a chance.

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