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•  This is a great introductory view to the new unique holistic therapy that we offer here at Gaston Communities. This is short video clip of a "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Room". 
• We offer this added service to anyone in need, including those residents and family members at our facility and all family and friends.
• Speak to use further about what the steps involve.    Contact us today for more information at Gaston Communities.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers several promising benefits for seniors and the elderly by increasing the amount of oxygen delivered to tissues throughout the body, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and enhancing cognitive and physical function. Here are key benefits specifically for older adults:

• May help slow or reverse cognitive decline related to aging or conditions like Alzheimer's or vascular dementia.
   
• Increases oxygen to the brain, enhancing mental clarity, memory, and focus.
   

• Enhances blood flow and oxygenation, which is beneficial for those with cardiovascular conditions.
   
• May support healing in tissues affected by poor circulation (common in seniors with diabetes or vascular issues).
   

• Promotes faster recovery from wounds, pressure sores, diabetic ulcers, or post-surgical incisions.
   
• Particularly beneficial for seniors who heal more slowly due to age or chronic conditions.
   

• Decreases systemic inflammation, helping reduce pain from arthritis or autoimmune disorders.
   
• Enhances mobility and comfort, especially in joints and soft tissues.
   

• Can aid in recovery from chronic respiratory issues or infections like pneumonia.
   
• May improve oxygen saturation and respiratory function over time.
   

• Stimulates stem cell activity and mitochondrial function, contributing to tissue regeneration.
   
• May help reduce signs of aging by improving skin tone, collagen production, and overall vitality.
   

• Seniors often report better sleep quality and increased daytime energy after consistent HBOT sessions.
   
• May reduce fatigue associated with chronic illness or poor oxygenation.
   

• Emerging evidence suggests HBOT can support recovery after stroke by re-activating dormant brain tissue and improving neuroplasticity.

•  The benefits of this HBOT is that it encourages the body's oxygen radical scavengers to seek out the problem molecules and let healing continue.

• HBOT helps block the action of harmful bacteria and strengthens the body's immune system.

• HBOT can disable the toxins of certain bacteria. It also increases oxygen concentration in the tissues.

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases delivery of oxygen to the body by providing pure oxygen in an enclosed space with higher than normal air pressure.

• One condition which responds extremely well to HBOT is chronic non-healing wounds, often seen in individuals with diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. 

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Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in assisted living facilities is positioned to become a high-growth service in the senior care space—especially as more families seek non-invasive, drug-free interventions for neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and age-related cognitive decline.

Here’s how and why this will grow:

Studies increasingly show HBOT can:

• Reduce brain inflammation
• Stimulate neurogenesis (growth of new brain cells)
• Improve blood flow and oxygenation to the brain
• Reactivate dormant neurons
   

These benefits directly support cognitive function and motor skills, making HBOT appealing for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s. As more research validates HBOT's effects, demand from families and doctors will grow.

Traditional medications for neurodegenerative diseases often have side effects or limited effectiveness. HBOT offers a natural, supportive therapy that can:

• Enhance memory, clarity, and mood
• Slow down the progression of cognitive decline
• Support daily functioning and delay the need for memory care
   

This makes HBOT an attractive amenity for private pay families, increasing facility value.

Facilities that offer HBOT can market themselves as:

• Innovative and forward-thinking
• A destination for "wellness aging"
• Able to offer specialized support for high-need residents
   

This can justify higher rates, attract health-conscious seniors, and retain residents longer by improving quality of life.

HBOT may become a standard supplemental service in memory care programs, helping:

• Manage agitation or anxiety
• Improve sleep quality and behavior
• Support therapies for Parkinson’s, TBI, and mild cognitive impairment
   

Its integration into personalized wellness plans will be a major selling point for care-focused facilities.

As HBOT gains more medical validation, Medicare and private payers may begin reimbursing HBOT for neurological conditions—not just wound care or decompression sickness. This will make the therapy even more accessible and financially feasible for assisted living communities.

• High demand among aging Baby Boomers
• More mobile and in-house HBOT units will be available
• Facilities using HBOT will be seen as cutting-edge and holistically minded
• Increased referral partnerships with neurologists, geriatricians, and wellness clinics