AJ'S Holistic &
Complementary Therapy
Established 2009
Massage Therapy For The Elderly
Massage Therapy For The Elderly
You've probably heard by now how effective massage therapy is for the elderly, but you may not know why it is considered so beneficial. Well, although massage therapy has been practiced for many years, the general public has only recently started to open their hearts and minds to this technique in recent years.
You've probably heard by now how effective massage therapy is for the elderly, but you may not know why it is considered so beneficial. Well, although massage therapy has been practiced for many years, the general public has only recently started to open their hearts and minds to this technique in recent years.
It is now known, and proven, that touch therapy and massage can help to reduce stress - someone who receives massage therapy is more relaxed and contented, sleeps deeper and for longer.
It is now known, and proven, that touch therapy and massage can help to reduce stress - someone who receives massage therapy is more relaxed and contented, sleeps deeper and for longer.
Massage therapy provides the elderly with a very nurturing feeling and it is especially helpful in aiding with medical or physical problems. The more times they experience touch, the calmer they will become. The calmer they are, the better they are able to deal with the medical interventions that they have to go through, usually on a daily basis in their old age!
Massage therapy provides the elderly with a very nurturing feeling and it is especially helpful in aiding with medical or physical problems. The more times they experience touch, the calmer they will become. The calmer they are, the better they are able to deal with the medical interventions that they have to go through, usually on a daily basis in their old age!
Massage therapy involves the motion of the hands moving gently over various parts of the body, either hands, feet or shoulders mainly, any area most suitable for the individual.
The technique involves a lot of touching, stroking, and massaging techniques.
Massage therapy involves the motion of the hands moving gently over various parts of the body, either hands, feet or shoulders mainly, any area most suitable for the individual.
The technique involves a lot of touching, stroking, and massaging techniques.
Massage is a wonderful experience for anyone, but for the elderly it is so beneficial and a real treat for them. Elderly people who are not medically challenged can also benefit from massage therapy. It has been shown that elderly people who are given massage therapy from a younger age tend to be more alert, smarter, healthier and happier in general.
Massage is a wonderful experience for anyone, but for the elderly it is so beneficial and a real treat for them. Elderly people who are not medically challenged can also benefit from massage therapy. It has been shown that elderly people who are given massage therapy from a younger age tend to be more alert, smarter, healthier and happier in general.
Taken from: www.elderly-aid
Taken from: www.elderly-aid
Prices for Nursing Homes/Retirement Home only
Prices for Nursing Homes/Retirement Home only
Five Clients or more ½ hr treatment in a communal room...............£13:00 each
To visit an individuals own room .......................................................£15:00 each
For an hours treatment in the privacy of your own room .............£30:00
Five Clients or more ½ hr treatment in a communal room...............£13:00 each
To visit an individuals own room .......................................................£15:00 each
For an hours treatment in the privacy of your own room .............£30:00
Choose from either:
Choose from either:
Foot & Lower Leg Massage, Hand & Lower Arm Massage
Or Head & Shoulders Massage.
Foot & Lower Leg Massage, Hand & Lower Arm Massage
Or Head & Shoulders Massage.
Using either: Cream, Aromatherapy Oil or Talcum Powder
Using either: Cream, Aromatherapy Oil or Talcum Powder
Please don't hesitate to call me for an informal chat if you think your residents would benefit from this kind of treatment, it really is a wonderful interactive activity for the client and and in my experience their families appreciate the interaction with their loved one.
Please don't hesitate to call me for an informal chat if you think your residents would benefit from this kind of treatment, it really is a wonderful interactive activity for the client and and in my experience their families appreciate the interaction with their loved one.