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The Benefits of Massage for the Elderly

8/14/2019

 
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​What is Geriatric Massage?
Geriatric massage is similar to regular massage therapy; however, there are certain considerations and procedures to implement and some to avoid. For instance, massages for the elderly are usually shorter in length (no longer than 30 minutes) and consist of gentle massaging motions used to stimulate and soothe the body.
Focus of the massage is concentrated on individual needs and age-related diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, stroke, Parkinson’s and heart disease.
 
Is Massage Therapy right for me?
Massage therapy is great for a wide range of groups, but it is particularly beneficial to the elder population because it can not only help them maintain overall physical health but also improve current health status.
 
Benefits of Geriatric Massage Therapy 
  • Improvement of the patient's quality of life and self-esteem.
  • Improvement in length and quality of sleep.
  • Relief of stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness.
  • Alleviation of headaches and pain.
  • Speeding up of healing from injury and illness.
  • Partial restoration of mobility lost due to Parkinson's disease, arthritis, etc.
  • Mental and physical relaxation.
  • Improvement in lymphatic flow which increases the excretion of toxic substances from the body.
References
Puszko, S. (2010). Geriatric Massage. Retrieved from https://www.massagetherapycanada.com/geriatric-massage-1551
Jenkins, S. C. (n.d.). Rubbing the right way: Geriatric massage. Retrieved from https://hospitalnews.com/rubbing-the-right-way-geriatric-massage

By: Haninder Dhillon

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