The Color of Alzheimer's

From an energy standpoint, people learning or teaching with Alzheimer's have a systemic depletion, rather than just one particular area. Systemic energy depletions always indicate that there is a need to boost the immune system. Ironically enough, there is a theory that Alzheimer's may be a slow growing viral infection. If the disease did not involve the immune system and was found to be purely a "brain dis-ease," then the depletion of energy would emerge from the brow center or the crown area.

Systemic depletions--particularly the immune system--need the color yellow to help stimulate self worth and the sense of self. It also represents honoring self which includes intellect and ego. Statistically, yellow was introduced into the workplace in the late 1940's and early 1950's by color theorist and industry color consultant, Faber Birren. Yes, he is responsible for all the yellow caution lines and hard hats--even yellow school buses. Follow-up studies proved that introducing yellow into our culture reduced injuries significantly-partly because yellow is the longest wavelength and can be seen at a distance (hence the school buses). I also believe yellow reduced accidents because it stimulates thought by stimulating the brain's natural abilities. Since yellow deals with self on a different level altogether, yellow helps keep the mind on its work.

It makes sense that yellow would be the color to introduce in the environment of someone learning from Alzheimer's. It promotes a cheery outlook and helps fight depression as well. If you know of someone experiencing the lessons of Alzheimer's, see if they have anything yellow in their environment. You don't have to introduce a mass amount-perhaps start out with a cup or a placemat where they eat.

If you yourself are having some issues with cognition, introduce some yellow into your life. If you have trouble with reading retention, try putting a yellow transparency over the information you are trying to retain and see if that helps.

Yellow helps boost the immune system and also helps stimulate thought, so introducing it within the environment of someone with Alzheimer's is a good practice.