Daily Aromatherapy Routines That Fit Well in an Assisted Care Home Environment

Aromatherapy may be one of the best approaches to relaxation. In fact, it has been one of the tried and true approaches for years or even centuries. Its goals to promote relaxation, better mood, and enhance overall wellness can be achieved easily. In an assisted care home environment, it can be one of the best ways to provide your own space with the right kind of peace and balance.

Whether it’s a soothing lavender or a citrus scent that can get you going at the start of the day, aromatherapy definitely has its advantages. Plus, holistic wellness can be a major pillar in your daily life, even in an assisted living community setting.

Citrus Scent To Supercharge Your Mornings

Imagine starting the day with a citrus scent like orange, grapefruit, or lemon to get you going. They are mostly known for boosting mood and making you feel refreshed. What you can do is add a few drops into a diffuser during the morning so your senses can wake up refreshed, like you. If you’re in an assisted care environment, here are some suggestions to consider:

• Use a room spray that is citrus-scented so your living space smells fresh and clean.
• Add a lemon essential oil to a diffuser during the morning when you are getting up.
• If possible, ask your caregiver or assisted living staff if they can arrange hand towels that are infused with essential oils. If available, you can request this to be included as part of your daily care routine.

When you think about it, a light scent of citrus can really energize you and put a smile on your face. Starting the day off on the right foot can really carry on with you throughout the rest of the day when you are leaving your assisted living apartment.

Balance Your Midday With Lavender or Chamomile

During the midday and afternoon hours, it’s the best time to find that balance. This will be a time where energy levels can dip, while moments of stress can rise. Simply put, lavender or chamomile can be one of the best essential oils to have when it comes to keeping calm and balanced. Not to mention, they are known for supporting your emotional well-being along with reducing anxiety.

After lunch with your friends at your community dining room, you can head back to your space to apply diluted lavender oil on your temples or wrists. Or you can have a nice cup of chamomile tea with a few drops of matching oil in a diffuser to keep things well-aligned. Another idea is a guided meditation setting with a lavender diffuser or soft music (if there are regular meditation sessions, see if the staff putting on these activities can accommodate a possible request to include lavender scents).

Wind Down In The Evenings For Better Rest Prep

Indeed, rest will be important, and a nighttime routine would not be complete without aromatherapy. Senior assisted living communities are mostly peaceful during the evening. Yet, you can take it a step further by adding another layer to your environment so you can be ready to get a good night’s rest and do it all over again tomorrow.

For scents you can use during the evening, sandalwood, cedarwood, or frankincense may be best used for tranquility. Not to mention, you can use it to ground your mind and body so you can easily drop whatever tension of the day may be present. You may be able to wind down with the help of a ceramic diffuser and a few drops of sandalwood oil, an hour or so before bedtime, which may be a good approach.

In addition, you can mist cedarwood and lavender on your linens. With a calming scent close by, you can practice gentle breathing exercises to help you physically and mentally prepare for bed. With a proper routine in place, you can create a signal for your body and brain that states, “it’s time to settle in and get ready for rest”.

Finally, it is important to make sure that when using essential oils, they need to be diluted with a carrier oil (especially if applied to skin). Avoid strong and overpowering scents, as they may overwhelm others. Finally, ask community staff before using diffusers, especially if you’re going to be present in a shared area.

Want a Peaceful and Comfortable Retirement? Make The Brennity at Fairhope Your New Home

Assisted living communities such as The Brennity at Fairhope can be your serene space for daily relaxation, especially with the use of aromatherapy. You may be looking for a place that you can call home while creating it into your own sanctuary of peace. For more information about The Brennity at Fairhope, contact us today or simply schedule a tour with us.