Massage for Those in Later Life Stages

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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.
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  • Rolling cart/bag for supplies

    Does anyone use a great rolling cart in their hospice or eldercare work? I need something to hold the padded stool (from the Pro Package for Compassionate Touch at www.massagewarehouse.com), iPod dock/speakers and a small bag with supplies. Have been…

    By Janet Ziegler

    Oct 18, 2011

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  • Do we need to educate hospice organizations?

    I've heard stories about hospices and hospitals hiring massage therapists to start clinical massage programs. It's great that they are thinking about adding our services! But the way they went about finding therapists did not end in successful programs. In one instance, a hospital simply contacted…

    By Ann Catlin

    Apr 11, 2011

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  • Brochures Related to Massage & Dementia

    I go weekly to a local assisted living facility which caters to those with dementia-related diseases.   As it is an assisted living facility, I've lost three clients who I regularly saw and worked with.  I am trying to put together a brochure on the benefits of massage for dementia, but was…

    By Susan Clingman

    Jan 13, 2011

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  • Therapist self-care

    I've just returned from working with some of my clients in a very traditional nursing home setting.  2 of my clients (whom I've seen weekly for the last 14 months) and a long-time friend whom I saw today are actively dying.  I was very emotional in my work today.  Not so much about the dying, but…

    By Theresa May

    Jul 6, 2010

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  • Newly Graduated and need some advice

    My grandfather got a pace maker installed a little over a week ago and is currently in a lot of pain. he checked back in to the hospital today with what they think is an infection. He keeps asking me to massage him but i'm not sure that i should. He describes his pain as shooting pains in specific…

    By Caitlin Lemoine

    Feb 8, 2010

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  • Articles and blog posts of interest

    An interesting post on caregiver coping strategies-http://eldercareabcblog.com/i%E2%80%99m-still-standing/

    By Lisa Curran Parenteau

    Aug 5, 2009

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  • Assisted Living

    Group....Any advice for getting in the door at an assisted living facility to do treatments.I do polarity and shiatsu - which I feel is a strong fit for seniors. I have done somehospice work as wellJosh

    By Josh Marcus

    Nov 30, 2009

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  • Research Focus-Massage for Those in Later Life Stages

    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…

    By Lisa Curran Parenteau

    Jul 24, 2009

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