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Rewarding Work: Massaging Clients with Dementia People living with dementia often respond positively to massage and bodywork. In an otherwise perpetual state of confusion, they can find calm and reassurance from a soothing and caring touch. Massage and bodywork helps them not only to deeply relax, but connects them to their bodies and the pleasant aspect of human contact. A kind smile and comforting touch from a skilled and compassionate visitor can ease the fear and loneliness that often accompanies dementia.
Touch, Now More Than Ever DIFFERENT STROKES We are living in a time when we are forgetting how to touch. Demanding schedules and technological advances are taking us further and further away from each other. But would most people notice if their sense of touch were gradually slipping away? Read entire article  |
An Element of Compassion One of the most important elements we bring to our touch is compassion. Without it, we can be cold, sterile, and mechanical. Fortunately, people who are drawn to aspects of massage and bodywork seem to be inherently caring. So how do we integrate our compassion with our skills in a way that is beneficial to our clients or loved ones?
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Cynthia Bologna, MA, CMT PO Box 877, Cotati CA 94931 . 707-795-1622 . cynthia@eldermassage.net |
