Aromatherapy for the Elderly (EL1)

DL Moderator: Alison Perrott

Location: Distance-learning

Summary: Later in life our needs and sensitivities change and the therapist neeeds to learn how to adapt to these changes in their clients. This course provides a combination of practical and theoretical work as we address all aspects of the needs of the elderly.

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Overview

Do you have elderly people within your Client-base?

Are you confident that you can address the concerns of this group of people with under-standing and empathy?

Do you know how to adjust your massage to take account of possible frailties and conditions associated with growing old?

This 1-day Certificated Course is designed for the Aromatherapists who work with, or who wish to work with the Elderly. The day provides a combination of practical and theoretical work and addresses all aspects of the needs of the elderly.

For qualified Aromatherapists

Course Content

Studies commence at 10.00 a.m. and finish at 5.00 p.m.

Topics addressed during the course include:

• Safety Precautions & Contra-indications: using Essential Oils within an environment of the Elderly
• Creating a Supportive Environment
• The Immune System, Hormones & Ageing indicators
• Ulcer and Wound Management
• Effects of Drugs on the Elderly
• Recipes for Common Ailments
• Cross-referencing
• Hand, Head & Foot Reflex massage
• Fragrance Testing: of most useful essential oils
• The Importance of Touch
• Emotional Connections
• Pulse-synchronisation

Please note: This Course is a Post-graduate qualification course, during which the student is assessed for competence.

Certificate of Qualification awarded to successfully completing Aromatherapists

Many Associations accept our courses for CPD including the IFPA (6 Category A Points).

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