Hope and Guidance

10/02/2026

💜 With Alzheimer’s, routine matters more than you may realize.

Knowing what comes next can help someone feel safer, calmer, and less confused.

A simple daily routine can:
✨ Reduce anxiety and agitation
✨ Help with sundowning
✨ Encourage independence
✨ Make transitions easier
✨ Take some stress off the caregiver, too

It doesn’t have to be complicated or scheduled down to the minute.

Same morning routine. Same mealtimes. Familiar activities. Calm evenings.

Sometimes the simplest things bring the most comfort. 💜

— Hope and Guidance with Tara @ ess

09/29/2026

Did you know there are many different types of dementia? 💜

Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and Lewy body dementia are four of the most common—and they can all look very different.

Dementia doesn’t look the same for everyone. Knowing the signs, even the lesser-known ones, can help families recognize changes and get answers sooner.

💜 Learn more at
HopeAndGuidance.com

09/26/2026

🚨 EXCUSE ME WHILE I YELL ABOUT FIBER LIKE I JUST WON THE LOTTERY. 😂💩
WHO KNEW being regular could bring this much joy?! 😂

FiberWise is one of those!

14g of fiber in one serving .

It helps support gut health, digestion, keeps you feeling fuller longer, which helps my weight loss and helps keep things regular.

Less bloated, more regular, and just FEEL BETTER.

Once you start getting enough fiber, you realize what you were missing!

🤪

09/23/2026

Did you know dogs need mental stimulation for their brain health just like we do? 🧠🐶

Lola and Loki are OBSESSED with Sealook on Netflix. 🦭🌊 It’s full of blues and yellows—colors dogs see really well—and all the movement keeps their brains engaged.

It has officially become part of their nightly bedtime routine, and it is SO cute. They settle in, watch their little sea show, and wind down for bed. 😂

So apparently Lola and Loki now require brain enrichment AND Netflix before bedtime.

So basically, my dogs now require Netflix before bed. 🤦‍♀️😂

09/14/2026

❤️ A little update!

I’ve decided to create a Facebook group where we can connect a little more than we can here on my page.

I’ll still be posting here, but the group will be a more interactive space where I can share more about wellness, my R3 journey, simple healthy changes, things I’m learning and loving, and of course have some fun too. 😊

More conversation, more real life, more sharing — and definitely no perfection over there. 😂

If you’ve been following along and enjoy this kind of stuff, I’d love to have you join me! ❤️

I’ll drop the group link in the comments. 👇

09/13/2026

Okay pumpkin spice people… these look SO good. 🎃🤎
I’m always looking for ways to get more protein in without eating the same boring things every day. 😂 These are such fun fall ideas using Pumpkin Spice ProFlex!
The apple dip and pancakes are definitely calling my name. 😋
Which one would you try first?
🥞 Pancakes
🍎 Apple dip
🥣 Granola
🤎 Muddy Buddies

09/10/2026

Which one do you prefer? 🤎💛

This is actually my natural hair color… although these days it’s slowly turning gray. 😂

This picture is courtesy of ChatGPT — my hair is STILL blonde for now! 🤣

So… should I go back to my natural color?

YES or NO? 👇

09/09/2026

09/04/2026

💙 Caring for someone with Parkinson’s can look different every single day.

One day they’re doing pretty well, and the next, simple things can suddenly be a struggle.

I’ve learned not to rush. Give them time. Let them do what they can, and step in when they need you.

But don’t forget about you in all of this. Get some sleep when you can. Drink your water. Take your vitamins. Eat something good and REST.

You can’t keep pouring from an empty cup. 💙

If you’re a Parkinson’s caregiver too, leave a 💙. Sometimes it helps knowing other people understand this life.