Geriatric Massage

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Comment by Nyema Tolese Randall on March 22, 2010 at 5:59pm

should I wait til I get a massage chair to work on seniors?

Comment by noreen zakrajsek on February 24, 2010 at 5:24pm

I am thinking about making up special shaped coupons of so sort to offer someone a chance to win a 15 minute foot and lower leg massge. I will do this at the senior place that i currently visit weekly to try to build up some new clients. I am thinking about placing the blank coupon at their place setting during lunch next week,then i will be able to walk around and introduce myself to thosethat don't know me. I will then draw a name out of the bowl for the winner. what do you think? I am also thinking about writing up some sort of coupon so as the retirement place can add it to any new residents WELCOME Basket that they give out. just trying to figure out the right wording. i really need to market myself at two places..any more ideas?
Namaste,noreen

Comment by Janet on January 2, 2010 at 5:02pm

Hello Everyone! I am so glad that I found this group! I recently became certified in geriatric massage therapy through the DAY-BREAK Institute and right now I mostly see robust to age-appropriate seniors. I would love to work with seniors in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Does anyone know how one can get their foot in the door? I am even open to making home visits. Thanks!

Comment by Susan G. Salvo on October 13, 2009 at 10:19am

Nice story. Thanks for sharing Emma.

Comment by Carol Horned on September 22, 2009 at 8:37pm

It seems to me if we were not caring, compassionate, and involved, we would not be the kind of people who are drawn to this work. It does take someone who is thinking out of the mainstream to love the work. I have become very close with a couple of my people and do lots of extra little things for them. I have not lost any of my clients at this point, but I feel I will be ok, but will still miss them and the blessings of their presence that I have been given.

Comment by Ann Catlin on September 22, 2009 at 11:43am

It is important to honor our authentic feelings- the sadness, the joy, the gratitude- whatever they are. Our truest gift we offer those we serve is our authentic selves. I think though that we must each be aware of our own boundaries and when we are affected in ways that are unhealthy. I've found that simple rituals are healthy ways of honoring people we lose and bringing closure. The best advise I ever heard was to "feel what you feel when you feel it."

Comment by Julia Lewis on September 21, 2009 at 2:16pm

Caring is necessary. It's not that part that causes us problems. However, being unattached to the outcome of our work is necessary for us to stay healthy. The work also goes better when we focus on our clients' highest and greatest good, and realize that we do not know what that is. At best, we offer what comes through us without trying all the time to make them "better." When I focus on what I want for them, I'm focused on me - my wants and desires - not them. Love them, YES! Care for them as best you can. If you believe that, when they pass, they are now free of arthritis, dementia, digestive problems, etc., then you have cause to be happy for them. You will miss them, grieve the loss that you feel. That's very healthy.

Comment by Darcy Neibaur on September 20, 2009 at 8:10pm

I have worked with the elderly since I was 17 in a nursing facility setting. Now 36 years later working in a private setting, I still don't know how not to get emotionally involved with them. The elderly have a very special place in my heart. I have seen it all with dealing with the Elderly. I feel having compassion is best. "They" always said, Don't get emotionally involved, but never said how to keep from doing it. I am just an emotional person. I love being able to feel my feelings today as there was a time I could not and did not know how I felt. I am still involved with a family after the death of the husband 2 years ago. That wife to this day tells me on a regular basis that she loves me. I tell her back the same thing because it is a true feeling between us and I find nothing wrong with feelings. The nice thing about feelings is they are just feelings and not facts. That's the part that most people miss.

Comment by Mary Ellan. Lambert on September 20, 2009 at 7:53pm

In working with the elderly I find myself caring - sometimes too much - about some of my clients. When they pass I am not always sure what to do with these feelings. Any suggestions?

Comment by Ann Catlin on September 9, 2009 at 11:38am

Jamie-- I have been involved with elder massage and Compassionate Touch for about 10 years and am happy to share resources with you. A good start is www.compassionate-touch.org. To to the resources page where you will find articles and related resources. I think many therapists who are interested in this work feel a little bit isolated. That's why it's good to connect here!

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