Aromatherapy
Scent is linked to emotion and memory. It may unlock hidden memories, relieve stress and alleviate health conditions.
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8 Blends & Remedies: Massage with Essential Oils for the Elderly
Massage has a profound effect on the sensory nervous system, stimulating blood flow and improving health and wellbeing. For the elderly, many of whom are touch deprived, the benefits of massage go well beyond the physical.
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Aromatherapy for the Elderly
The use of essential oils is a wonderful way to provide comfort and enhance the general health of the elderly in long term care. Learn about the benefits of aromatherapy for seniors including those with dementia. Aromatherapy recipes included.
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Psychosocial Interventions for Dementia Care
In dementia care, a 'psychosocial intervention' is a broad term used to describe different ways to support people with dementia to overcome challenges and maintain well-being.
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Aromatherapy Recipes
Here are some aromatherapy blend ideas to soothe different conditions. A wonderful activity for the elderly in nursing homes.
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Scent Guessing
Sensory stimulation with familiar scents. A fun activity for seniors and the elderly living with dementia.
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Do-it-yourself Foot Spa
For many seniors, sore feet are a part of daily life due to the wear and tear of years gone by. Delight your clients by introducing foot spa sessions into your Activity Program.
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Soap Making Recipe
This is a great activity for sitting folks around a table reminiscing, uses all the senses!
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Flower Smelling
I filled a vase with peonies and lavender and took it to as many residents as possible.
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Scent for Pleasure
Evocation of familiar scents to stimulate long-term memories. Ideal for sight impaired seniors.
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Wonderful cooking aromas
Sensorial stimulation and provision of home-like activity.
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Vaporisation
Calm the mind and cleanse the spirit with essential oils. A lovely activity for seniors.
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Footbaths
Sensory stimulation. Reduce stiffness. A good alternative if your client cannot use the bath.
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Aromatherapy Inhalations
Sensory stimulation through the use of essential oils
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Getting Started with Aromatherapy
The basics of aromatherapy for the elderly: what you will need, recommend use and sample recipes.
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Your ideas are fantastic. Golden Carers is our most useful resource, thank you for all the wonderful ideas over the years.
Darla Spiry
Activity & Recreation Aid
Canada
