Debra F. Care Companion in Pleasanton, CA 94566

I am offering Palliative Care Massage for the Elderly Palliative massage is more than just a massage it brings the client into a safe space to receive touch and connect through physical interaction.
Palliative Touch allows client with Alzheimers and Dementia to connect back to the outer world by experiencing physical sensory, it not only offers physical rewards but mental and emotional ones also.
Touch may well be one of the most unappreciated of the five senses. Every day, we rely on our sense of touch, and yet rarely give it second thought. Seniors, in particular, are vulnerable to the lack of simple acts of touch....and the benefits that go long with them.
The Power of Touch
According to the National Institutes of Health, a breadth and depth of research points to the long-term health benefits of touch. Touch triggers the hypothalamus to produce oxytocin, which is both released into the bloodstream and stored in the brain. This hormone performs a number of different physiological functions, including reducing stress levels, lowering blood pressure, increasing pain tolerance, and boosting mood. It's even been linked with accelerating the rate at which wounds heal!
The benefits of touch start the moment we're born, according to research demonstrating that preterm newborns who received brief sessions of touch therapy over the course of a five to 10 day period gained nearly 50 percent more weight than those for whom touch therapy was not part of their medical treatment plan. The physical and emotional payoffs continue throughout life. However, seniors who are bereft of regular touch miss out.
Why Massage Therapy for Seniors?
When you give your aging loved one a hug or hold hands, you are delivering a valuable dose of touch. However, elder massage offers additional benefits for seniors. While the main aim of massage is not to demonstrate affection, its many benefits cannot be denied.
Geriatric massage is non-invasive, medication-free and gentle. It involves a combination of stroking and kneading, and may also include the application of light pressure on specific points. Massage therapists also use stretching techniques to strengthen muscles and improve range of motion.
The benefits of massage and the elderly have been linked with improving blood flow and immunity, reducing blood pressure, and accelerating the healing process. It is also an effective coping and management technique for seniors suffering from chronic pain, such as arthritis.