With the experience of some people who take care of the residents, the feeling of “relaxation” is usually accompanied by deep sighs. This process is deeply respectful of the grief expected by the residents, the loss of daily routine work and the accompanying spouses/partners or parents. I think that aromatherapists need to prepare and train for the release of emotions, not to block it, but to encourage and support it. To control the results, we need to manage the problems that belong to our own part, so that our private procedures cut off the treatment time of the person responsible for care.

"A patient who had recently suffered from a severe stroke promised to do his first hand massage. After the massage, his son and wife immediately entered the visit. His son commented, "This is since my father's stroke, we have I have seen the best situation. He has a real smile." Afterwards, the son and wife of the residents gave him a hand massage. They provided them with training workshops and gave them a scented lotion for their next visit. come."

Staff response

Staff who report tasks use specific essential oils and perform neck and shoulder massages to be more effective.

“Aromatherapy has been successfully provided to staff, especially those who are full of tensions, including those who report tasks when a particular resident dies may have a serious trauma.”

Volunteers are encouraged to respond spontaneously to those who ask "when is it my turn" or "I will do anything for massage", even if only 5 or 10 minutes: by encouraging staff to experience aromatherapy treatment The positive result can be an investment in this program in the future. Because they have experienced a part of this program and improved, they are able to handle difficult situations.

“One of the residents experienced a severe iron fall and needed several stitches on her head. When the caregiver knew that the resident was one of my regular aromatherapy customers, they immediately notified me. She is In the innocent shock, while she was waiting for the ambulance, I provided a hand massage. This gave her a chance to talk about and share what she was worried about. Her husband was on the scene and commented on the aromatherapy At the beginning of the treatment, his wife became very relaxed. When the ambulance arrived, she was quite calm. When the nursing staff could continue their responsibility and knew that I could take care of the resident, they were very grateful for my participation. Robbie Schubert

We have achieved our goal of accepting and maintaining aromatherapy programs. Our dream is to extend this program to all locations outside of Nareen Gardens, including the home-based community care of the parties.

Personal observation of two volunteers

“I found that aromatherapy combined with pastoral care helped the residents of Nareen Gardens and myself. This was my third week at Nareen Gardens, and one of the residents told me today that my eyes are smiling. When she turned my eyes into a smile, she told me that I must be here to love.

I realize that I can make other people different, and because of this, I can make a difference, which makes me feel very happy. I love these new experiences "opportunity" friendships and all the experiences that accompany this program. Thanks to Robbie and Greg for giving me this opportunity to grow, learn and be an actor. ”

“I found that aromatherapy combined with pastoral care has become a tool to help caregivers and my own best. I have witnessed aromatherapy to help an elderly man with Parkinson's disease stop uncontrollable jitter. This program has become an outlet for many residents to discuss feelings of sadness, and encourages them to carry out this process by discussing what they love. Aromatherapy has also helped one of the special ladies by combining music, since the death of her husband, She couldn't find courage to entertain (they like to listen to music together). This program supports her, and thanks to the stimulation of aromatherapy, she once again finds happiness in music.

The aromatherapy program has become a tool for regaining self-confidence, self-expression, friendship building and learning new techniques. The pastoral aspect provides a tool for listening to religious stories and taking care of residents and the rest of the team. I am very grateful to have such an opportunity to study here and share what I have learned with others. The use of aromatherapy essential oils has given me proof of their value, thanks to this opportunity to give such a valuable gift to the residents of Nareen Gardens. This plan made me feel quite happy. ”

"God shines in our hearts with great and sufficient achievements that exceed what we ask and think."