Clinical Overview with Ed Handy
- Treatment is an individually tailored plan (development and expression of functional skills/adaptive behaviors)
- Services should include Holistic/Alternative Health components
- The plan states the ‘problem area’ and anticipated goals
- Services are evaluated by an interdisciplinary team to determine treatment goals
- Treatment goals lead to coordination of services to meet the needs of the participant
- Treatment goals are designed to measure the participant’s response to the treatment
Memory Loss With Jayne Clairmont
- Lewy Body
- Early Parkinsonism
- Vascular Dementia
- Frontotemporal Disorder (FTD)
- TBI (Brain Trauma)
- Addictive Disorders
Early Signs of Memory Loss Include
- Forgets Names of Family Members
- Unable to Plan a Meal/Write a Check
- Forgets Names of Common Objects (dog, cup, fork)
- Cannot Remember the Day or Year
- Dresses for Summer on Winter Day
Holistic Options Include:
- Lavender essential oil has a pleasant smell that creates a sense of calm
- Frankincense helps lift mood and balance hormones
- Chamomile treats physical symptoms associated with inflammation
- Grapefruit oil has may help you feel energized.
There are certain risks before beginning aromatherapy. Some people may have allergic reactions to certain oils. Check with your physician before using aromatherapy.
Five To Thrive!
- Avoid added sugars, grains and seed oils;
- Eat until you’re 75% full; and
- Circadian alignment meal timing.
Prioritize Sleep and Recovery
- Practice good “sleep hygiene”;
- Adhere to the circadian rhythm; and
- Need Sleep, Get Some.
Mitigate Stress
- Movement improves mood (endorphins), strengthens joints, reduces stress, and controls blood sugar; and
- Walk in the morning and after dinner, do some pushups, and yoga. Incorporate movement snacks throughout the day.
Move Around A Lot
- Movement improves mood (endorphins), strengthens joints, reduces stress, and controls blood sugar; and
- Walk in the morning and after dinner, do some pushups, and yoga. Incorporate movement snacks throughout the day.
Challenge Yourself
- Stave off brain degeneration by learning new things; and
- Challenge the body – acute stressors turn on longevity genes (heat, cold, intense exercise, and fasting).
Start With Us
The Cottages on Mountain Creek, LLC assists clients who are recovering from the effects of mental health issues, as well as co-occurring addiction disorders. Our clients find success working with a dedicated professional staff who assist in regaining self-respect and self-confidence as they move through the recovery process.
The Cottages Executive Team individually has over 35 years experience working within the healthcare and neurobehavioral fields providing an unparalleled management TEAM. Our mission is to provide a safe treatment and mental health recovery center for adults who struggle with the effects of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar, Major Depression, OCD and Anxiety, as well as other mental health disorders.
