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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of
dementia. It is a progressive disease,
meaning the disease gets worse overtime.
Plagues and tangles, which are proteins that build up in cells and the spaces between nerve cells in the brain, have been found to develop in greater numbers in Alzheimer’s patients than normal aging humans. These obstructions cause nerve cells to die resulting in the symptoms of the disease.
The most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, confusion, disorientation, mood and behavior changes, and as the disease progresses speaking, walking, and swallowing are affected. According to the Alzheimer’s Association more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease and Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and the numbers are estimated to jump to 13.8 million people by 2050.
Plagues and tangles, which are proteins that build up in cells and the spaces between nerve cells in the brain, have been found to develop in greater numbers in Alzheimer’s patients than normal aging humans. These obstructions cause nerve cells to die resulting in the symptoms of the disease.
The most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, confusion, disorientation, mood and behavior changes, and as the disease progresses speaking, walking, and swallowing are affected. According to the Alzheimer’s Association more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease and Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and the numbers are estimated to jump to 13.8 million people by 2050.
Alzheimer’s patients are usually treated with medications to
help with the cognitive and behavioral symptoms so for massage purposes it is
important to know how these drugs will affect the body when it is
massaged.
Because this disease is prevalent in older adults, it is important to remember the clients could have fragile bones, thin and/or dry skin, and possible hindrance in range of motion. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, it is important to have communication with the client and to pay close attention to nonverbal cues for feedback and the client’s comfort level because sometimes they cannot express what they want to express.
Because this disease is prevalent in older adults, it is important to remember the clients could have fragile bones, thin and/or dry skin, and possible hindrance in range of motion. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, it is important to have communication with the client and to pay close attention to nonverbal cues for feedback and the client’s comfort level because sometimes they cannot express what they want to express.
Touch is a necessity for life, young or old people cannot
survive without it. Gentle touch massage
is wonderful for people suffering from Alzheimer’s.
According to AMTA, simply resting your hands on the shoulders of a client or a hand massage is beneficial and can help reduce the feelings of confusion, agitation, anxiety, ease loneliness and isolation, and promote the feelings of worthiness and well-being. Massage also helps with circulation.
Some acupressure points that may be useful for brain issues relating to circulation include LI 17 and SI 16, and GV 20 is nice for motor control issues and low energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine could look into blood stagnation, kidney deficiency, and issues with phlegm to address Alzheimer’s disease.
According to AMTA, simply resting your hands on the shoulders of a client or a hand massage is beneficial and can help reduce the feelings of confusion, agitation, anxiety, ease loneliness and isolation, and promote the feelings of worthiness and well-being. Massage also helps with circulation.
Some acupressure points that may be useful for brain issues relating to circulation include LI 17 and SI 16, and GV 20 is nice for motor control issues and low energy. Traditional Chinese Medicine could look into blood stagnation, kidney deficiency, and issues with phlegm to address Alzheimer’s disease.
Tai Chi and Qigong exercises have been proven to be
beneficial to people with Alzheimer’s.
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1 comment:
I agree with you. Massages aid in digestion and intestinal function by increasing the body’s secretions and excretions. It increases the production of gastric juices, saliva, and urine as well as increased excretion of nitrogen, inorganic phosphorus, and salt. As a result, the metabolic rate increases.
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