Conventional medicine plays an invaluable role in the process of diagnosing and treating the various health concerns that seniors may experience. But there are alternative forms of medicine – such as acupuncture – that have the potential to benefit seniors.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that involves the insertion of small, thin needles into various points of the body to trigger natural healing and pain-relieving responses. Acupuncture is a gentle and non-invasive way to ease pain without the use of drugs or chemicals. Acupuncture treatment is intended to be a pleasant and calming experience similar to meditation that can help to re-balance the body.
Benefits
The number of treatments and the specifics involved in each session is dependent upon the needs of each individual and the challenges they are hoping to address. Acupuncture is a form of natural treatment that can yield notable benefits for many seniors facing a wide array of health problems and concerns.
The natural, non-invasive, and prescription-free nature of acupuncture as a practice means that it exists as an option for seniors. Hoping to minimize the amount of medication they need to manage pain and deal with the everyday aspects of their health.
Overall health
The practice of acupuncture aims to restore a better state of overall health by balancing the flows and energies that exist within the body. For many seniors interested in alternative medicine, acupuncture has proven itself capable of helping to heal, calm, and ease troubles in the body in various beneficial ways.
Arthritis pain
Many individuals who begin using acupuncture treatments as a form of alternative medicine seek it out for its ability to ease and treat chronic pain from conditions such as arthritis. By inserting needles into various points all over the body, rather than simply targeting the area experiencing pain, acupuncture can relieve swelling, aches, pains, and inflammation.
Respiratory system
Various symptoms of respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold, acute sinusitis, tonsillitis, and rhinitis, can be targeted and relieved by acupuncture treatment.
Emotional & mental health
Targeted acupuncture can work toward the reduction of emotional and mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, sleep troubles and more. Acupuncture practitioners understand the body and mind as interconnected, and therefore, use the practice to target emotionally charged problems through physical points on the body.
Helping you through the process
If your parent or loved one needs more help than you can provide, contact Oasis Senior Advisors for assistance. We offer resources for seniors and their families, as well as support and guidance every step of the way so you can feel confident in your senior housing selection. Deciding to make a move to a long-term care community is an emotional, financial, and physically taxing process, and you don’t have to do it alone.