{"id":263832,"date":"2025-06-03T13:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T11:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/?p=263832"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:12:56","slug":"care-for-people-with-disabilities-a-real-life-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/gehandicaptenzorg-een-verhaal-uit-de-praktijk","title":{"rendered":"Care for people with disabilities: a real-life story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our products are used in many different areas of the care sector, including care for people with disabilities. This is a dynamic field where essential oils can be of great value. Heidi gives us a glimpse into her residential care home, where she uses essential oils on many occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8216;Sinds zes jaar werk ik met veel plezier binnen de gehandicaptenzorg waarvan ik nu twee jaar op een woongroep werk. De woongroep bestaat uit mensen met diverse zorgvragen waaronder LVB*, ASS* en Downsyndroom. Als zorgprofessional ben ik altijd op zoek naar manieren om de zorg en het welzijn van onze cli\u00ebnten te verbeteren.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Products from De Groene Linde<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>De Groene Linde\u2019s products are a welcome addition in this regard. De Groene Linde offers a range of products that can help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by supporting them in their daily lives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>These products can be used in various ways within care for people with disabilities. Below, I give a few examples of how these products can be put to practical use in a care setting such as the residential group where I work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Many clients with an intellectual disability can benefit from sensory stimulation, which helps them to relax or unwind.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The aura spray is working for one of the residents <a href=\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/product\/inner-peace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inner Peace<\/a>&nbsp;direct op zijn gemoedstoestand. Dit kan van angstig en boos binnen een paar seconden gaan naar een diepe ademhaling en de woorden &#8220;nu zijn alle spoken weer weg&#8221;. De eerste keer was ik nog even bang dat het een toevalstreffer was, zo snel als hij erop reageerde, maar inmiddels vraagt hij zelf om zijn&nbsp;&#8220;Spookjesspray&#8221;&nbsp;als hij zich onrustig voelt.<br>He then takes off his glasses and closes his eyes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Moeder-Aarde-olie-auraspray-Helende-Composities-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-263838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Moeder-Aarde-olie-auraspray-Helende-Composities-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Moeder-Aarde-olie-auraspray-Helende-Composities-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Moeder-Aarde-olie-auraspray-Helende-Composities-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Moeder-Aarde-olie-auraspray-Helende-Composities-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Moeder-Aarde-olie-auraspray-Helende-Composities-scaled.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Moeder-Aarde-olie-auraspray-Helende-Composities-600x1067.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If there\u2019s a lot of unrest in the residential group, I often use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/product\/mother-earth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mother Earth<\/a>, deze spray gebruik ik dan in de hal waar iedereen doorheen gaat. Iedereen die bij ons woont, vindt het een prettige geur (dit is altijd even testen natuurlijk) en bij sommige bewoners zie je dat ze letterlijk &#8220;de landing&#8221; inzetten.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Promoting relaxation and reducing stress is crucial to client care. De Groene Linde\u2019s products can be used, amongst other things, to help clients reduce tension and stress.<br>Providing a moment of rest can help to prevent behavioural problems and promote clients\u2019 wellbeing.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Lovely and clean, with an energising freshness thanks to Clean Energy<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>During our annual cleaning and tidying day, I <a href=\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/product\/clean-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean Energy<\/a>&nbsp;used whenever another job had been completed. The nice thing about this is that, whenever there\u2019s a tidying-up job to be done, I use the spray and the residents recognise the scent, so they get on with the job without any resistance. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ik geloof dat door het inzetten van deze producten de zorg voor onze cli\u00ebnten aanzienlijk kan verbeteren, en ik ben dan ook van plan om de mogelijkheden verder te verkennen en in te zetten in onze woongroep!&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*LVB; mild intellectual disability<br>*ASD; Autism spectrum disorder&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s worth noting that not every oil is suitable for use in healthcare. If you\u2019re unsure about using oil, please feel free to contact us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that our<a href=\"https:\/\/degroenelinde.nl\/en\/products\/fragrance-lines\/linde-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Linde Care range<\/a>&nbsp;has been specially developed for a vulnerable group within the healthcare sector. These can almost always be used, which saves time  \ud83d\ude09.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Onze producten worden op veel verschillende plekken in de zorg gebruikt, zo ook binnen de gehandicaptenzorg. 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