June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg offers Compassionate Touch Therapy, an evidence-based, non-pharamacological approach to responding to the behavior and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Through the combination of compassionate presence and intentional touch, aggressive agitation, withdrawal, wondering etc. is reduced and clinical outcomes, alertness and sleep are improved. This treatment program has resulted in a reduction of antipsychotic drugs in senior living and care communities. Family members and caretakers have also discovered they’re better able to connect and engage with the senior/loved one because of it.

Visit Presbyterian Village at their location at 220 Newry Street in Hollidaysburg or give them a call at (814) 693-4000 for more information on Compassionate Touch Therapy. Visit the Alzheimer’s Assocation website to learn more about National Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month.