Aromatherapy

Why should Aromatherapy be implemented in a Hospice Setting? 

• Aromatherapy can help control symptoms such as nausea, poor appetite and digestion, pain, terminal agitation as well as fear, grief and anxiety. 
• Decreasing the stress and agitation in patients can help them be calmer and happier. 
• When the patient is in a calmer, more peaceful state of mind both the hospice staff and the patients family members benefit. 

​When is it best to use Aromatherapy? 

• Aromatherapy can be used from the beginning of an Hospice admission. 
• This type of therapy can be used as a comfort care measure, environmental measure as well as a wound care alternative. 
• It is also  best to use this complimentary therapy during the peaks of cold and flu season. 

How to use Aromatherapy in an Hospice setting? 

• Diffuse with a diffuser or nebulizer
• Blend oils into lotion or cream to be used during a body massage, hand or foot massage. 
• Use during a patients be bath. 

Everyone benefits from the use of essential oils in a hospice setting. Our goal is to help you and your family focus on comfort and living each day fully. 
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