Seniors are a huge part of our population that can really benefit from the added service of holistic therapies to their regular medical regimes. The health care needs of seniors tend to be numerous as they deal with the normal aging process. Issues of chronic pain, edema, depression, grief, and loss are all common for the elder American. Therapies such as geriatric massage, acupuncture, guided imagery, and naturopathic medicine are all whole health treaments meant to enhance any medical regime.
Older Americans have unique health care concerns. 90% of seniors suffer at least one chronic illness and this is where the use of complementary alternative health services shines. Feel like you are taking too many pills? When you go to the physician with a complaint of medication side effects, do you get another pill? Try investigation of natural health options.
High blood pressure? Acupuncture can help. Swollen arms, hands or feet? Give lymphatic drainage a try. How about arthritis pain, or chronic knee or back pain? We suggest investigating cranioSacral therapy or acupuncture. If memory and cognitive function concern you, look into music therapy. Perhaps you just want to provide extra comfort to your elderly parent.
Common problems faced by seniors:
- Stress
- Depression/anxiety
- Common acute illness
- Chronic health concerns
- Multiple medication concerns
- Grief/loss
- Chronic pain
- Edema
Holistic Interventions:
- Naturopathic Medicine
- Music Therapy
- Guided Imagery
- CranioSacral Therapy
- Geriatric Massage
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Reiki Therapy
- Healing Touch
- Acupuncture
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