Aromatherapy with lavender, rosemary, chamomile and other essential oils may temporarily relieve anxiety and emotional disturbances in elderly adults with dementia. As part of a comprehensive approach to medical treatment, aromatic essential oils...
Cleansing the colon of waste has gained popularity in recent years, and companies promoting products like Colotox claim they aid weight loss. Colotox is made of natural ingredients, some of which may promote bowel health. Native to the Amazon,...
Depression is a mental illness that affects many elderly persons, according to the National Institutes of Health. Due to changes in their lives, lack of interaction and medical reasons, many elderly patients develop depression. Besides feeling...
Reminiscence therapy is a sensory memory-based approach to psychotherapy that is widespread in the treatment of elderly patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. It is also used for patients who suffer from brain and nervous system damage....
Behavioral and psychotic symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including delusions, hallucinations, agitation and aggression, can all occur in people with Alzheimer's disease. They appear more often in the moderate to severe stages, and if they are not...
Patients with dementia often have low levels of zinc. Deficiencies in trace elements such as zinc appear to be a factor in age-related cognitive decline and dementia, according to research conducted by D. Allan Butterfield of the Sanders-Brown...
Alterations in biological rhythms affect 25 percent of Alzheimer's patients, according to a review by Dawit A. Weldemichael and George T. Grossberg in the September 2, 2010 edition of "International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease." Degradations in...
