Alzheimer’s is a form of
dementia where a person sees a gradual decline in their memory, communication
and reasoning.
The symptoms get
progressively worse, meaning eventually a sufferer is completely reliant upon their
care giver.
As our life expectancy
increases, so do the number of cases of Alzheimer’s. It’s estimated that 1 in
85 people will have the disease in 2050.
Alzheimer’s is a terrible
illness regarding the mental decay of a person and it is often presumed that
sufferers don’t feel pain as sharply as those without the disease.
However, this is not the
case. Often, older people with Alzheimer’s aren’t given as many painkillers as
their peers and they find it difficult to talk about their pain, yet that doesn’t
mean it’s not there.
The Bowen Technique is a natural,
drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy that can be a gentle yet
effective release of pain.
Rather than 'making' the
body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and make the
changes it requires. It works ‘with’ the body as opposed to ‘against’ it.
During the 30-60 minute
treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling, movements over muscles,
tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body, using only
the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.
Between each set of moves,
the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it to absorb the
information it has received and initiate the healing process.
Bowen is an extremely
relaxing experience and is also very effective for stress management and
frustration for an Alzheimer’s sufferer.
If you are caring for somebody with Alzheimer’s and
are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help ease some of their symptoms, visit
the website to find a Bowen
therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.
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