Posts tagged: Physical Pain

Aromatherapy in Palliative Care

Aromatherapy in Palliative Care

 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...

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Managing Dementia Behaviors with Aromatherapy

Managing Dementia Behaviors with Aromatherapy

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...

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Aromatherapy For Pain

Aromatherapy For Pain

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...

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