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Implement essential oils safely & effectively when caring for those with dementia.
The Olfactory Approach in Dementia Care Using One’s Olfactory Sense to Promote a Positive Experience An Aromatherapy Program is an evidencedbased approach that can help with a soothing environment, a sense of calm to the person, improved mood, mind stimulation, appetite stability, improved sleep, pain relief, decreased falls, success with activities of daily living (ADLs), and much more. This individualized approach can meet the needs of each person, the community, and the environment in which they live.
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Did You Know? Many clinical trials, and even the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), support the use of aromatherapy when caring for those with dementia.
Caregivers need a toolbox of approaches to assist in the caregiving process by bringing about connection, purpose, and effective care. Using olfactory stimulation by smelling a pleasant aroma helps influence the individual to feel positive emotions, affecting their behaviors in a positive way. And then automatically they associate that smell with the caregiver from memory, further developing a positive connection. support@neuroessence.org
Why These Tools Work OLFACTORY STIMULTION THROUGH AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy is a safe, natural, and effective use of essential oils. It provides support of the body through olfactory stimulation. Inhalation of essential oils provides an entryway to the limbic system, influencing mood in the amygdala and memory in the hippocampus, as well as other cognitive abilities in pertinent areas of the brain.
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How to Use the Oils and Diffuser Options Diffuse into the Air: Take off diffuser top. Fill base with filtered or distilled water to the fill line. Drop 5-6 essential oil drops in the water. If blending, 3 and 3. Return diffuser top. Plug into an outlet on the wall. Turn on and select run time (if applicable) or it will turn off automatically when the water runs out.
Wear Personal Diffuser Dots: Remove dot from bag. Drop 3-4 essential oil drops onto felt side. If blending, two and two (2+2). Remove backing from sticky side and discard. Stick on clothes around neck area. Discard after 6-8 hours.
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Safe-Use Reminders
Only therapeutic-grade essential oils Pure essential oils offer an alternative to synthetic products. Essential oils are more than just natural products; they are solutions beyond traditional approaches allowing for other choices. Each with a unique chemical makeup, essential oils have dozens of benefits, including medicinal. Essential oil benefits are determined by the chemistry of the plants. Because these natural chemicals are properly extracted, they can be used to help in dementia care and overall health.
Safety with Essential Oils Never put essential oils in eyes, ears, or mouth Do not apply essential oils to skin without a carrier oil Less is more with essential oils - when in doubt use less Use filtered or distilled water in diffusers Discard personal diffuser dots after one use Topically, mix 1 drop essential oil with 10 drops carrier It's recommended to consult with a licensed physician before use
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Using with Memory Lane TV Compounding Benefits
Targeted activation of the sense of smell can help to prevent negative behavioral expressions or to proactively set up experiences for success, and essential oils are ideal for this purpose. This is the idea behind our intentional pairing of specific essential oils with particular Memory Lane TV content, enabling you to create a therapeutic experience through the combined use of visual, auditory, and olfactory stimulation, promoting positive feelings and memories.
Easily Pair Aromas with Your MLTV Content If the MLTV content you have selected has a recommended aroma pairing (refer to the content details to find this information):
Begin by preparing either the diffuser or a personal diffuser dot by adding the recommended essential oil as directed in the set-up guide.*
Once the olfactory stimulant is in place and aroma is being produced, start playback of the selected MLTV content.
*You can access the video set-up guide at https://www.memory-lane.tv/olfactory
Caregivers, get your daily dose of self-care, increase your passion while helping others, build your confidence by using alternative tools, and feel the positive mental and cognitive health benefits yourself. Jessica Ryan Biologist & CFO of NeuroEssence
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Olfactory Seasonal Essential Oils Oil/Aroma
Helps with ...
MLTV Content Pairing
Invigoration Calm
- Food/Kitchen (fruit) - Nature (flowers) - Relaxing/Home-themes - Bird-watching
Memory function
- Food/Kitchen/Herbs - Nature (gardening)
Cardamom
Positivity Openness
- Food/Kitchen (mint/fruit)
Siberian Fir
Relaxation Freshness Tranquility
- Nature (ocean) - Relaxing/Summer - Home-themes (fish tank)
Arborvitae
Calm Opening airways Freshness
- Nature (falling leaves)
Mood Grounding
- Food/Kitchen (cinnamon) - Nature (apple picking)
Grounding Optimism Inspiration Stimulating environment Mood
- Nature (forest) - Winter holidays - Relaxing/Winter - Home-themes (fireplace)
Mood Concentration
- Food/Kitchen (spices)
Pink Pepper
Spring Rosemary
Summer
Autumn Cassia
Douglas Fir
Winter Turmeric
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The Perfect Day in Dementia Care Morning
Afternoon
Use when waking and at breakfast
Use at lunch and early afternoon
Use 30 minutes prior to sundowning, throughout the evening, and while sleeping
Oil/Aroma:
Oil/Aroma:
Oil/Aroma:
Peppermint or Wild Orange
Citrus Bliss
Lavender
Helps with:
Helps with:
Helps with:
Supporting mental clarity Invigorating the body & mind Alertness, focus, attention Upflifting mood & supporting the memory Mind stimulation MLTV Content Pairing: Morning, by Season
Uplifting mood & energy levels Appetite stimulation Uplifting the environment
MLTV Content Pairing: Afternoon, by Season
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Night
Improving sleep & daytime wakefulness Reducing anxious feelings Uplifting negative emotions Minimizing irritable feelings & afternoon restlessness MLTV Content Pairing: Evening, by Season
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