Memory problems. Stress. Confusion. Bizarre Behavior.
Depression. Anxiety. Caregiver Burnout.
What if a gentle “laying on of hands” could give some real help to patients and caregivers alike?
“Research has shown that Reiki Healing can be effective in addressing a number of the challenges dementia patients and their caregivers face every day.” For more information, read this amazing article from the APA.
Deborah Lynn Strafuss, brought the gift of Reiki to her late-stage Alzheimer’s Mother from 2011 to 2015. She has chronicled their story in her book, On Angels’ Wings, A Journey Through Alzheimer’s with my Mother. As a Reiki practitioner, Deborah continues to bring her compassionate, knowledgeable approach and personal experience to those with Alzheimer’s Disease and their care partners.
As an author and a Dementia Certified Reiki Practitioner working with those with Alzheimer’s, Deborah has developed an understanding of, and approach to, providing Reiki treatment to those in all stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. As a former caregiver, a member of the Metro West Alzheimer’s Partnership, an Alzheimer’s trained caregiver support group facilitator and Alzheimer’s advocate she has compassion and personal experience in working with those struggling with the challenges of care-giving. These perspectives give her a unique approach in working with those with Alzheimer’s and with their care partners in their own journeys.
“Deborah’s presence in our home, before and after the [Reiki] sessions, was a calming positive experience. She brought healing to everyone with love, patience and positive energy. We loved seeing her work with my mother, as she seemed to truly enjoy the luxury of a Reiki session, even in the late stage of her life….My mother, Pam White, often became more alert after a session.” – Devon White Angelini
Click here to read about Pam White’s story and “The Genius of Marian”
If you are looking for support in your care-giving journey or seeking to provide Reiki for those with Alzheimer’s in your life and work, Deborah has prepared a commented guide to identifying the indicators of memory issues as she experienced them with her mother and a helpful resource for Reiki practitioners who want to provide informed and knowledgeable Reiki treatment to those with Alzheimer’s.
These are available in a free resource packet for those interested in being part of an ongoing Reiki for Alzheimer’s Insights and Tips interactive news forum where updates and commentary are provided with opportunity for feedback, questions and personal sharing.
