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Ep. 416: Trifecta Care for Alzheimer’s Disease: Aromatherapy, Music and Memory, ® and HEARTS Process©

Samantha Lee Wright
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What You Will Learn:

  • An introduction to Debrah’s background and Trifecta care (0 min)

  • Some facts on Alzheimer’s disease (1.50 min)

  • Debrah’s bio (2.30 min)

  • How Debrah got started with aromatherapy and how her mother’s diagnosis changed her career path (5 min)

  • How Debrah found the three specific modalities she uses to assist and holistically care for those with Alzheimer’s disease (8.30 min)

  • What other relaxation techniques Debrah incorporates with the HEARTs Process and aromatherapy to help those with Alzheimer’s and their families (12.30 min)

  • The customized, hand-made sensory tools that Debrah offers as part of her program (13 min)

  • The importance of aromatherapy for helping those with Alzheimer’s and the cautions in this patient population (15.30 min)

  • Which form (chemotype) of rosemary oil would not be good for someone who is on medications and has a history of seizures (16.20 min)

  • Why being aware of the stages of Alzheimer’s is important to know for appropriate care (18 min)

  • The current number of people affected by Alzheimer’s (18.30 min)

  • How music impacts the brain and the research on the Music and Memory program (18.30 min)

  • How Debrah’s relaxation techniques open the door to shared memories with families, offers stimulation, are soothing, and enhance communication (25.30 min)

  • How aromatherapy can help with symptoms of sundowning (29.15 min)

  • The oils used in a scientific study that improved symptoms of Alzheimer’s – Shared in Debrah’s DIYrecipe! (31.30 min)

  • Debrah’s new project that can empower others with her methods (33.30 min)

  • What is the HEARTs Process and how it can benefit those with Alzheimer’s disease (35 min)

  • The wide applications of Debrah’s methods and how it can grow (38 min)

  • The promise of a brighter future for Alzheimer’s and the factors that may influence it (42 min)

  • How essential oils can impact cognition in multiple ways (45 minutes)

  • Blending the chemistry and art of aromatherapy via being a clinical aromatherapist (46 min)

  • A heartwarming story of one of Debrah’s clients (49.30 min)

  • Debrah’s non-invasive, safe way to implement aromatherapy in the frail and elderly (51 min)

  • Debrah’s DIY formulations to use in the morning and night to enhance cognition (55 min)

  • The priceless gift of more time and moments shared with a loved one (58 min)

  • The importance of reconnecting and how aromas may help us reunite with nature (58 min)

  • The combination of grounding and calming oils that Debrah uses for stress (1 hr. 2 min)

  • The oil that is most helpful for most people with Alzheimer’s (1 hr. 3 min)

  • What Debrah does daily for her self-care (1 hr. 5 min)


Bio of Debbie Nadler, BS, MBA, CCA, RA, Alzheimer’s Training & Certification


Debrah Nadler, BS, MBA, CCA, RA™ is an internationally esteemed certified and registered aromatherapist, Alzheimer’s disease educator, compassionate patient and caregiver advocate, lecturer, and certified HEARTS Process© practitioner. She earned her Aromatherapist certification from the Aromahead Institute, is a registered aromatherapist through the Aromatherapy Registration Council, and is a Level 3 member of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists (NAHA). She has received additional certifications in the Music and Memory® program and the Alzheimer’s Association Training & Certification. Debrah also holds a Master of Business in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree. Additionally, she is a former state and regional representative for the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA).

Debrah has become a go-to, leading authority and specialist in aromatherapy and alternative mind-body support for those affected by Alzheimer’s. She has taught vast amounts of families, clients, and professionals and has appeared on various podcasts and media sources. As a past primary care provider to her mom who suffered with Alzheimer’s disease and chronic kidney disease, Debrah knows first-hand how chronic conditions affect not just the patient, but also the caregivers and family members. Fueled by her love of learning and her passionate desire to help those who similarly struggled, Debrah received her multiple trainings and certifications, and her company, Trifecta Care, was born. 

Trifecta Care by Alzheimer's Support, LLC (formally known as Aroma Wellness Therapy, LLC) is a certified company of the world-renowned Music & Memory® Program and HEARTS Process©. It offers a unique synergy of Debrah’s non-invasive methods that incorporates music, relaxation, and aromatherapy to help reawaken and reconnect people living with Alzheimer’s and their families. Trifecta Care is founded on the mission to reduce anxiety, stress, and pain for individuals and their loved ones. It is a well-known nurturing haven for those with end-of-life conditions and chronic diseases.

As a result of her dedication, Debrah has assisted countless patients and their families to live more comfortably, achieve more quality time together, lessen guilt and loneliness, and make new happy memories. She continues to zealously seek to empower people with solutions to assist them on their medical journey and offers hope and happiness when the world seems dark and frightening. Her authentic desire, drive, and holistic approach to advocacy is shifting the way we think about living with Alzheimer’s and chronic diagnoses. You can find Debrah at https://alzheimerssupport4u.com/.

Links to Learn More about Debbie Nadler, MBA, CCA, RA, Alzheimer’s Training & Certification and Her Offerings:


Essential Oil DIY, Adapted from Research, by Debbie Nadler, MBA, CCA, RA, Alzheimer’s Training & Certification:

Morning Wake-up Blend: 

  • Aroma Patch – one drop of Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil and two drops of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) oil

  • Personal Inhaler – three drops of Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil and six drops of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) oil

  • Indications: Anxiety, confusion, depression, mood enhancer, stress, day-night

 

Evening Sleepy Time Blend:

  • Aroma Patch – one drop of Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil and two drops of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil

  • Personal Inhaler – three drops of Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil and six drops of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil


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