Aromatherapy Shown to be Safe and Effective for People With Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s disease can’t be cured. There are medications that help slow the development of symptoms for some people, but the type of care that seems to help most people with Alzheimer’s is hands-on attention. This often means that caregivers need to use a toolbox approach to providing care. Thus, opening our minds to ancient medicine can give us additional options. One ancient technique that’s been studied by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the use of aromatherapy. The NIH abstract on aromatherapy reports that the trial consisted of having subjects inhale the fragrance of rosemary and lemon essential oils in the morning, and lavender and orange essential oils in the evening. Read full article on HealthCentral about studies showing that aromatherapy helps many with AD: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Related articles Walk to End Alzheimer's in Western Massachusetts The Stages of Alzheimer's and the Caregiver's Role (Minding Our Elders®) Gout linked to dementia: High uric acid could increase risk of memory loss                Related StoriesWhen One Parent Dies the Survivor's Need for Assistance Often Becomes More ApparentAging with Ease: How Moving Right Can Make All the DifferenceContracts for Retirement Communities May Require Expert Help to Fully Understand...
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