by Deb McDermott | Jul 6, 2023 | Older Adults, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare
By Robyn Lewis For more than 8 years I have provided group seated yoga practices in residential elder-care and day-respite as well as younger-onset dementia-care settings. Although dementia begins with deterioration of mental functions, the condition has clear effects...
by Deb McDermott | Dec 1, 2022 | Breath & Nervous System Regulation, Older Adults, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare
Research shows that yoga can significantly improve cognitive functioning in people with dementia. These studies primarily used yoga as a movement practice. New research on yoga breathing practices (pranayama) shows that specific breathing patterns can affect...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jul 30, 2020 | Chronic Illness & Recovery, Meditation, Mudra, Musculoskeletal Concerns, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
By Dharma Singh Khalsa Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and impaired cognition, a decline in ability to perform activities of daily living, and changes in personality and behavior. The increasing severity of...
