Aromatherapy is frequently used as a form of supportive therapy in palliative care, often in conjunction with massage. It has a low risk of adverse effects, and we have seen the contributions aromatherapy has made to people’s quality of life at this significant stage. Aromatherapy helps to: Manage pain Improve moods...
As part of Aromacare’s Top 10 practices for Aromatherapy in Aged Care we would like to introduce you to: Improving skin integrity with Aromacare "In Australia, skin tears account for 54.8% of all wound types in the elderly, with up to 25% of residential aged care facility residents suffering...
As part of Aromacare’s Top 10 practices for Aromatherapy in Aged Care we would like to introduce you to: Managing Dementia Behaviors with Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is especially effective with people who have dementia. A great deal is achieved in a relaxed environment when exposed to the therapeutic aromatics of essential...
> Over the coming months we will introduce you to Aromacares Top 10 Practices for Aromatherapy in Aged Care. These are the practices where we have seen benefits to staff and most importantly to the residents in Aged and Community Care homes. To kick off our top 10 ten series...
Spotlight on Aromatherapy and Pain Management Managing pain remains one of the biggest challenges in the aged care setting, with chronic disabling pain affecting many people. In 2012, the Department of Health & Ageing reported 92% of people took at least one analgesic medication daily. Our experience shows that Aromatherapy...
