For many, the evocative scents of essential oils bring forth memories of soothing spa days or tranquil moments in a garden. But beyond these sensory delights, the world of aromatherapy offers a treasure trove of therapeutic benefits, especially for the elderly population. At Aromacare, we believe in harnessing the power...
Supporting Someone With Dementia Caring for a person suffering from dementia can be difficult as the common behaviour and personality changes associated with it can be upsetting and hard to manage. In this article, we’ll look at what dementia is and how some of its symptoms can be managed with...
Supporting Wellbeing – Part 3 We’ve already covered physical, emotional, occupational and social wellbeing in the previous two parts of this series. Here, we’ll tackle intellectual and spiritual wellbeing to complete our delve into the six dimensions. Intellectual wellbeing Being intellectually well refers to expanding our knowledge and skills and...
Supporting Wellbeing – Part 2 In part 1 of this series, we looked at the physical and emotional dimensions of wellbeing. This article delves into 2 more dimensions, [1] how we can develop them and natural therapy’s role in this. Occupational wellbeing This dimension’s focus is on our working lives....
Natural Support in Palliative Care Any health professional or carer working in palliative care understands the need for a range of support methods. As palliative care involves working alongside someone who has a life-limiting or terminal illness, it is a very personal branch of healthcare. Strong relationships within the professional...
