Reflexology for Dementia 3 Studies: <previous 1 2 3 next >

Subject:

	Nerves, Dementia

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Not indicated.

Citation:

	Meng, G., and Zhao, L., "Foot Reflexology Therapy in Senile Dementia: Report of 2 Cases." 1993 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing , China Reflexology Association, page 14

Synopsis:

2 clients with senile dementia were given foot reflexology. One, a 82 yr old male, with apathy, hypologic and could only answer simple questions was given 90 sessions daily ; and the other, a 75 yr old teacher, with memory loss for 4 years, urinary incontinence, hypertension, a mild stroke and bedridden was given 30 sessions daily. Both improved in affection, personality and quality of daily living.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology has been shown to be effective in improving some of the symptoms associated with senile dementia.

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