Geriatric MassageThe word “geriatric” refers to health impairments that are associated with the later years of life, usually age 65 and older. Hence, this type of massage takes age-related health conditions into account. Health conditions such as diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer and others need special attention. Healthy elderly populations also have special considerations such as the thinning of the skin and increased bruising to just name a few. To do this successfully requires theoretical knowledge and technical skills that go beyond what is usually taught in massage schools. Elderly clients also can not usually lie flat on the massage table or turn over easily. Learning to massage with these special needs is required. Geriatric clients also can be very healthy and active adults who just want to use massage to keep them that way. The DAY-BREAK Geriatric Massage Project was founded by Dietrich Miesler in 1982. Now known as the DAY-BREAK Geriatric Massage Institute, the organization currently has six accredited instructors who teach weekend workshops in Geriatric Massage. Learn Geriatric Massage: DayBreak Massage Institute Geriatric Massage Training See these Geriatric Massage articles online: Power of Human Touch in Alzheimers - AMTA Journal Using Massage to Ease the Elderly’s LonelinessLifespan: Hands to Hold By Karrie Osborn. Massage and Bodywork Magazine Growing Old with MassageIn Facility Care By Dawn Nelson, C.M.T. Massage and Bodywork Magazine The Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Massage by Phyllis Hanlon. Massage Magazine Hospice Massage Massage Therapy Journal Massage for Elders Massage Therapy Journal Growing Old with Massage In Facility Care By Dawn Nelson, C.M.T. Resolving Issues for Wheelchair-bound Clients Proper Positioning and Massage Work Eases Pain By Sharon Puszko Massage and Bodywork Magazine Oecubitus Ulcers Pathophysiology and the Role of Massage Therapists By Kalyani Premkumar Massage and Bodywork Magazine Stroke Rehab, Part 1 An Overview By Dietrich W. Miesler, MA, CMT Massage and Bodywork Magazine Stroke Rehab, Part 2 Coming Back By Dietrich W. Miesler, MA, CMT Complementary Nursing Care Pursuing Alternatives in the Medical Field By Shirley Vanderbilt Massage for the Ill Hospice Care By Irene Smith Massage for Active Seniors(pdf)-Massage Therapy Journal Hospitals Embrace Massage (pdf) Massage Therapy Journal Fibromyalgia and the Elderly Finding Relief with Massage By Joyce A. Garland, RN, LMBT Comfort Touch Nurturing Acupressure Massage for the Elderly and the Ill By Mary Kathleen Rose Massage and Bodywork Magazine Dementia Care Reducing Behavioral Symptoms with Therapeutic Touch By Shirley Vanderbilt Emotional Health in Alzheimer’s Patients News Note By Lara Evans Bracciante Using Massage to Ease the Elderly’s Loneliness Lifespan: Hands to Hold By Karrie Osborn Massage Nerd - Geriatrics Section Massage Today - List of articles on Geriatric Massage Have information on this type of massage?Share your information on the history of this type of massage or some of it's uses and resources on the type of massage. What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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