Hypnotherapy success with Alzheimers?

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Braun on April 13, 2009 at 9:56am

Hypnotherapy works quite well with dementia clients. The UK appears to be doing much more in this area in using hypnosis as a regular protocol. Both Science Daily and The Cerebrum have had articles on this recently or in the recent past. Simple imagery with simple suggestions and extra stress reduction seems to work the best. The sooner started, the better.

Neuroplasticity is more readily achieved when combined with simple exercising using large body movements and working to get the person to attempt new things or do things in a new manner whenever possible.. Physical activity plus proper nutrition is extra important in these cases.

In my experience with my MIL, stress relief is a giant help as any agitation makes her symptoms more prominent. Any at home care possible is advised to help with daily chores.

Here are a few links- my others are on a different pc, but if you google and email the associated facilities, you'll find what you need.

http://dana.org/default.aspx
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/
an older article http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080728111402.htm
http://www.thepalomacentre.com/alzheimers_care.htm

Good luck.

Permalink Reply by Jane Barter on April 13, 2009 at 11:42am

Hi Michelle

Thanks so much for taking the time to communicate this ! This is great, I will follow these links and research this. I am quite excited to work and explore this and see how she does.

Jane