Aromatherapy is the application of pure essential oils e.g. lavender oil, and lemon balm (Melissa) oil to offer a therapeutic effect. Research has shown that aromatherapy intervention offered twice a day has reduced aggression and agitation in individuals with dementia. Knowledgeable staff utilizes an aromatherapy diffuser for the purpose of altering patient’s mood so that individuals can benefit from a calming and relaxing therapeutic outcome.
Aromatherapy
Episode 74 of the #MindVine Podcast features Dr.
Linda MacLeod has a message for anyone about to be admitted to the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (GPU) at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores).
In this episode, we have two special guests from Ontario Shores in Andra Duff-Woskosky, Director of the Geriatric Program, and Dr. Robyn Waxman, Geriatric Psychiatrist.