INFIRM ELDERS AND THOSE IN HOSPICE CARE
Elders and people with life-threatening illnesses can benefit from one or both of these types of therapeutic bodywork:
Elder-massage:
Elder-massage is a soothing, gentle form of Swedish massage in which the practitioner rubs a light lotion or oil on sore areas of the client’s body. Geared specifically toward the aging or ill person, Elder-massage can increase circulation; soothe stiff and underused muscles; reduce spasms and cramping; increase joint flexibility; and induce a better night’s sleep.
Elder-massage is also beneficial to people living with dementia, as it helps them to deeply relax and connect to the pleasant aspects of human contact.
Reiki
Reiki is a powerful, non-invasive technique for helping to balance the body’s natural energy flow. In a typical Reiki session, the client remains fully clothed while the practitioner places his or her hands strategically on the client’s body to open up blockages and restore a sense of well-being.
Reiki is especially helpful for those living with chronic or life-threatening illnesses, since the hands of the practitioner are usually held quite still except when moving from place to place around the body, producing a profoundly relaxed and regenerative state.
All sessions are conducted in the client’s home or residential facility, and are provided with the utmost skill and compassion.
60 minutes $80; 30 minutes $40
Shorter sessions may also be available in certain circumstances.
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FACILITY OR HOSPICE
ADMINISTRATORS
On-site in-service trainings:
Two courses are available for on-site in-service trainings at your facility. Each course is 2-hours long, and can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for your organization. (Maximum 30 participants per session.)
Massage for Infirm Elders© gives staff and volunteers the ability to provide simple shoulder or foot massages to clients who are lying in bed or seated in a wheelchair. Participants will also learn communication skills for working with those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Cost: $250
To Touch Those Who Are Dying© helps participants learn how to provide a soothing touch to help facilitate some of the physical, emotional and spiritual changes that occur during the dying process.
Cost: $250
Development of on-site massage therapy program:
Whether you choose to designate a space in your facility specifically for massage therapy, or prefer that residents be seen in the privacy of their rooms, we can work jointly to design a program that meets the needs of your in-house population and respects the duties of staff. Clients or their conservators will be responsible for paying for the massage sessions. This program also includes publicizing the benefits of massage to your residents and family members.
Cost: $95/consultation hour.
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