How Oxygen Therapy can help Dementia

The term ‘dementia’ refers to a group of symptoms caused by different diseases that damage the brain. There are currently around 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This number is expected to rise sharply in the coming years. (Alzheimer’s Society). The symptoms progressively worsen and described by the NHS as: • memory loss • difficulty concentrating • finding it hard to carry out familiar daily tasks • struggling to find words or follow conversations • being confused about time and place • mood changes Some people with dementia, or their relatives, have reported that Oxygen Therapy (also known as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) has helped them. Oxygen Therapy for people with Dementia - Research is underway to consider new approaches to treating dementia, including neurogenesis (creating new brain cells). One approach to neurogenesis is hyperbaric oxygen therapy. A 2021 study published in Aging journal reports that six people with an average age of 70 carried out a series of oxygen therapy sessions. Each person showed signs of memory loss. Results revealed that “… the changes in pressure and rising and falling oxygen levels increased blood flow to their brains by around 20%, with an average 16.5% improvement in memory score.” Try Oxygen Therapy - Herts MS Therapy Centre welcomes anyone with any long-term condition, including dementia. People from widespread locations visit our Letchworth Centre to try Oxygen Therapy. Our friendly, qualified team supervises your session and answers any queries you may have.

Arrange your Trial Session by calling 01462 684214 or emailing oxygen@hmstc.net.

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