This is a group for those who are interested in serving the special population of elders and those in hospice and palliative care. Lets share stories, research, news, events and practice development tips.
I am submitting a Position Statement to the 2009 AMTA House of Delegates this year in Orlando. The statement reads: It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that Massage Therapy can improve the quality of life for those in hospice and palliative care.
Attached to the Statement is 14 research citations that can be use in our marketing into traditional health care settings.
Please add your research findings for this special poulation!
Massage for Those in Later Life Stages
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Research Focus-Massage for Those in Later Life Stages
by Lisa Curran Parenteau
Jul 24, 2009
It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that Massage Therapy can improve the quality of life for those in hospice and palliative care.
Attached to the Statement is 14 research citations that can be use in our marketing into traditional health care settings.
Please add your research findings for this special poulation!