Yes, I learned tonight that, perhaps oversimplifying, Alzheimer's is the diagnosis left after every other cause of dementia is ruled out, starting with depression. Because currently, the only conclusive test for AD (Alz.. disease) is a brain autopsy. Although, I heard that some diagnostics are coming available in the next few years that may change that. Is that your understanding also, FK?
So, focusing on dementia and ameliorating associated symptoms is perhaps the way to go in practice.
Very good point to always remember, especially where "Alzheimer's" has become the code word for all kinds of dementia in the popular imagination. It is not in our scope of practice as Reiki practitioners to diagnose specific diseases or prescribe for them. I believe we treat the clients, not the diseases. That is the meaning of "holistic"!
(The study I read in detail, though, did identify its subjects as those with mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer's.)
And your words after "irregardless" are after all, the important ones.
Blessings,
Aronaya
