Some days you feel like all systems are firing and up to speed. Other days, when you haven’t had enough sleep or are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, you can’t remember what you had for breakfast that morning. That’s all common in normal memory and aging. But when the days of forgetfulness begin to outweigh the […]
When someone is in the early stages of dementia or cognitive decline, the common reaction is often a mix of concern and denial. Family members, caregivers and patients alike search for ways to understand what is going on. Is the “forgetfulness” due to lack of sleep or stress? Could it be a medication-related thing? Could […]
If the idea of yoga for seniors sounds a little too “cruchy granola” for you, it is time to rethink that idea. Yoga, especially restorative yoga, can also offer a wide array of health benefits—working physical and psychological wonders. Seniors, who often struggle with pain, joint stress, imbalance, osteoarthritis, and other physical limitations, can benefit from […]
What is Reiki? Reiki pronounced ( Ray-Key) is an alternative healing practice that originated in Japan and is now practiced worldwide. The word “Reiki” comes from the Japanese words “rei” (universal life ) and “ki” (life energy). Reiki is a type of energy healing. Energy healing targets the energy fields around the body also known […]
The term “Essential Oils, or Aromatherapy” can feel a little outside of the mainstream. But the reality is that essential oils, flowers and herbs have been used in healing for thousands of years. After all, even the three wise men brought frankincense and myrrh. We can even go further back than that to understand aromatherapy’s […]
