Geriatrics with essential oils

Geriatrics with Essential Oils

A Practical Guide to Aging Well and Bringing Natural Relief to the Elderly

La Gériatrie par les Huiles Essentielles is a book dedicated to the use of essential oils to improve the well-being of the elderly. In a world where complementary medicine is increasingly valued, essential oils are proving to be an ideal ally in providing gentle, natural and effective therapy for everyday ailments.

This book is a resource accessible to all, explaining how to use essential oils to relieve pain, stimulate memory and create soothing atmospheres. It is particularly useful for caregivers, relatives and family carers wishing to integrate the benefits of aromatherapy into their care of the elderly.

What you'll find in Geriatrics through Essential Oils:

1. Aging Well: What Essential Oils Can Do for You

• Discover the beneficial effects of essential oils in improving the quality of life of the elderly, by relieving everyday aches and pains and promoting general well-being.

2. Time, Memory and Affectivity

• Learn how certain essential oils can stimulate memory and affectivity, crucial elements for the elderly.
• Use oils to improve mood, energy and emotional balance.

3. The different types of aromatic massage

• Aromatic massages are a gentle method of applying essential oils. This chapter will guide you through techniques adapted to the elderly to relieve pain and improve comfort.

4. Practical form

• Easy-to-make recipes with specific essential oils for different needs of the elderly: sleep, anxiety, joint pain, etc.

5. Atmospheric Diffusion

• Learn how to use a diffuser to purify the air and create a calm, soothing atmosphere at home.

6. Olfactology and Arma-Olfactive Therapeutics

• Olfactotherapy is a method that harnesses the benefits of essential oils through aromas. This chapter introduces you to its therapeutic use.

7. Aromatic Baths

• How to benefit from the virtues of essential oils in a therapeutic bath to soothe muscular pain, improve circulation and relax the mind.

8. Alzheimer's disease

• Specific advice on how to use essential oils to improve the quality of life of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease, as a complement to medical care.

9. End-of-life and palliative care

• Using essential oils in palliative care to relieve pain, improve comfort and support the emotional well-being of patients at the end of life.

10. Glossary of Essential Oils

• A comprehensive glossary of the most common essential oils and their properties, with practical advice on how to use them safely.

11. Pharmacological Properties of Essential Oils

• An in-depth explanation of the therapeutic properties of essential oils, validated by pharmacological knowledge.

Why is this book essential?

This book offers a clear, practical approach to the use of essential oils in geriatrics, an often neglected area where the gentle, effective benefits of aromatherapy can make a real difference. It gives everyone the knowledge they need to integrate these natural remedies into the daily lives of the elderly, safely and effectively.

About the author

Michel Faucon is a qualified pharmacist with recognized expertise in aromatherapy. After a hospital career at Hôpital du Val de Grâce, he trained in aromatherapy at the Collège d'enseignement de l'aromathérapie. Today, he divides his know-how between his dispensary and collaborations with companies specializing in this field. His book is the fruit of many years' experience in supporting the elderly with natural remedies.

Book details

• Format: 17 x 24 cm
• Number of pages: 304 pages
• Weight: 734 g
• ISBN: 978-2-86985-315-7
• Language: French

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This book is a must-have for carers, caregivers and anyone wishing to support an elderly loved one with natural, effective solutions. Take advantage of the benefits of aromatherapy to improve quality of life and offer well-being to the elderly, in complete safety.