Aromatherapy for the Elderly-Aromatherapy Massage & Dementia

Not all elderly people enjoy touch, but for many with dementia, it is a means of connecting with the ouside world and another human being at a time when they are feeling  particularly vulnerable and all other forms of communication are starting to fail them.Simply, touching, listening and being with someone who had dementia, can be extremely supportive and beneficial.Whilst a full body massage may be contra-indicated, inappropriate, or even impracticable for an elderly person with dementia, much can be achieved by very gently massaging the hands, feet, neck, shoulders or back (for which derobing is not necessary) Not only does massage have the potential to improve circulation, ease stress, relieve physical aches and pains, it can also be comforting and nurturing, and affords the client some conditional , one-on-one attention.