{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F0b5eb10b-4e1f-40e8-8d0f-cbda8669a03b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"016. The Power of Essential Oils and How They Can Help Seniors\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/0b5eb10b-4e1f-40e8-8d0f-cbda8669a03b\"></iframe>","title":"016. The Power of Essential Oils and How They Can Help Seniors","description":"Essential oils seem to be everywhere. They\u2019ve been described as helpful, therapeutic and even miraculous by those who have used them to help with their ailments. Studies in the U.K. have also shown they could be helpful for those suffering from dementia.This week Lori welcomes essential oil guru, Joie Bailey - a certified clinical aromatherapist with experience in the senior services industry. When her daughter had seizures and nothing seemed to help, Joie turned to essential oils and discovered their seemingly magical properties. Now she\u2019s gained the knowledge of each oil and how to use and combine them to help with anything from congestion to anxiety. For those who have difficulty verbalizing their needs (like dementia patients), it can be a useful resource for caregivers to have.Joie describes her top 5 favorite oils, helpful tips, and safety precautions, so they can be easily incorporated into a therapeutic routine.Takeaways from this episode:-\u00a0Quality oils will be listed as \u201c100% pure\u201d or \u201c100% tested\u201d and come in a darker colored bottle.-iTOVi scanners are a useful tool to show which oils your body will benefit from - helpful for dementia patients who can\u2019t always verbalize their needs.-Some essential oils are safe to ingest while others aren\u2019t, and others shouldn\u2019t be diffused if you have a pet. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to consult a certified aromatherapist when in doubt.-\u00a0Essential oils can alleviate arthritis and digestive pain, reduce anxiety, and more.- Many senior facilities diffuse essential oils to boost mood and reduce anxiety because of the link between smells, nostalgia and comfort.Topics discussed in this episode:-\u00a0Essential oils-\u00a0Clinical aromatherapy-\u00a0Dementia treatment-\u00a0Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease-\u00a0Treatment for colds, COVID-19 and headaches-\u00a0Anxiety relief and mood enhancement-\u00a0Therapeutic properties of essential oils- Soothing dementia patients-\u00a0Safe use of essential oils-Alternative medicine for seniorsResources mentioned in this episode:Joie's Top 10 Essential Oils:https://2c62c2be-18b3-4bab-b584-5c844cba4b48.usrfiles.com/ugd/2c62c2_9e9920f73059485b9d7be29d4e5fbefe.pdfhttps://www.itovi.com/https://twitter.com/JoiebTo suggest a topic, be a guest or to support the podcast please email Lori@Loriwilliams-seniorservices.com or reach out online:https://www.facebook.com/LoriWilliamsSeniorServices/https://www.instagram.com/theloriwilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theloriwilliams/https://loriwilliams-seniorservices.com/aging-in-style-podcast/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1bfacc2a-972c-48e6-8bca-6af5306c63dc/23108943afb058f2fcf9e7824ffc27b8-square-big.jpg"}