Aromatherapy treatments can help with a variety of old age aches, and the gentle, caring touch of aromatherapy massage can be extremely comforting for elderly clients, particularly those who are experiencing fear and loneliness in their old age.
Elderly clients are however more frail and there is an increased likelihood of health problems that will need to be considered prior to treatment. It is vital that therapists take into account medical conditions or medications that their elderly client has and that the essential oils used are not contra-indicated for these health problems or medications. The therapist must have a detailed understanding of the profiles of appropriate essential oils and the correct dilution rates for elderly clients. As we age, our metabolism slows down and our skin becomes fragile, so it is advisable to use smaller amounts of essential oils and to use softer, lighter and more gentle massage strokes.
Our 1 day Aromatherapy for the Elderly Course is aimed at qualified Aromatherapists who would like to extend their knowledge to treat elderly clients suffering from arthritis. The course covers the concept of pain, the pathology of different types of arthritis and how different essential oils can be used to help treat elderly clients with arthritis.
At the end of this course the student will have a comprehensive understanding of the issues that need to be taken into account when treating elderly clients, and how to effectively apply aromatherapy techniques in conjunction with conventional medicines.
Our tutor will cover the therapeutic benefits of a range of more unusual essential oils that can be used when treating arthritis such as Cajeput, Angelica Root, Ravensara and Vetiver. So, if you’d like to learn more sign up for our next course on 22 June – only a few spaces left so hurry and book our Aromatherapy for the Elderly Course now!!
Tags: arthritis, elderly clients
Our local hospital here in Fargo, ND uses aromatherapy in the assisted living facilities for folks dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s. It’s very cool.
So true Carole, it’s the same at the hospice I volunteer at, they absolutely love it
I work with elderly patients within a small nhs hospital, so I know how benificial aromatherapy is to these clients. It may only be a gentle hand massage but they feel special afterwards, you have given them quality time, their time.