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Essential Oil Recipes For The Elderly

Lavender Aromatherapy Reduces Falls in Elderly Nursing Home Residents
by Heather S. Oliff, PhD, HerbClip, 11/30/12
Link to study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22646853

“Nursing home residents who continuously wore a Lavender scented aromatherapy patch
were less likely to fall in a recent study from Japan. The aroma was so faint that only
the person wearing the patch could sense it. A fresh patch was affxed to the person’s
clothing near the neck every day for a year.
The Essential Oil of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is used in aromatherapy to treat
anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, and melancholy. Studies have shown that aromatherapy
using Lavender can improve balance and gait performance and reduce anxiety in elderly
people.

The purpose of this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study was to evaluate
the effect of continuous lavender olfactory stimulation on the incidence and risk of falls in
elderly nursing home residents.”

Anger, Aggression, Irritability Ribbon

• 1 drop Lavender, fne or Lavender, vera
• 1 drop Lavender Chamomile Blend
or Ylang Ylang Complete

Anger, Aggression, Irritability
Ribbon 2

• 1 drop Lavender, vera
• 1 drop Ylang Ylang Complete

Apply Essential Oils to ribbon.
Pin ribbon to a shirt or gown collar with a
safety pin.

Attractive ribbons, easily changed to
coordinate with outfts or holidays, will add
a bit of festivity.

Refresh ribbon as needed.

Infants Children Elderly

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