The fresh, zingy and uplifting aromas of citrus essential oils provide a variety of health benefits. Here are just 6 benefits of using citrus essential oil blends in aged care: Freshen the air – change the atmosphere, refresh the environment with uplifting citrus aromas Uplift mood, ease anxiety and reduce...
Learn alternative ways to relieve the symptoms of dementia that don't require medications in this short clip. SUNDOWNER KIT Ideal for Aged Care homes Our Sundowner Kit is specifically designed for use in health care facilities. It means you have everything to hand to support residents in the late afternoon...
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 oils, massage and music. Anxiety, agitation and wandering behaviors lessen and marked improvements occur in speech, communication, concentration and agreeableness. Importantly, from the point of...
During winter, our bodies are working extra hard to keep us healthy and warm. In residential aged care, residents and staff all have increased exposure to droplet infections such as colds, coughs and respiratory tract infections, including influenza. We all wish to avoid coming down with one of these illnesses...
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...
