Elderly massage
Elderly massage is a brilliant way to reconnect with someone who is older and may not necessarily receive the benefits of the power of touch. Massage for elderly people is a unique way to reduce feelings of isolation while helping to address aches, pains, stiffness, and flexibility.
A regular hand massage to an older person will not only help with the physical side of ailments but also address stiffness in the hands and work to get the fingers moving more efficiently and with less pain. A healing therapeutic touch will also release wonderful feel-good hormones like oxytocin, endorphins and serotonin. This brilliant concoction of natural painkillers and smile hormones helps to raise feelings of well-being and create better bonds.
We were recently at a nursing home in Leeds and were invited to teach members of staff how to give elderly massages. We have found that older people respond very well to professional hand massages, particularly as there is no disrobing.
Staff were amazed at how relaxed and “chilled out” they felt while receiving their hand massage, and when giving a hand massage, they were outwardly impressed with its power.
Managing Director Lubna Latif, also a trained Holistic Therapist for over 10 years, encouraged staff to look at the hand from a new perspective and give minute attention to all its different aspects.
Staff at the home learned many new massage techniques for the hand and were bowled over by all the different things they could do to help improve the quality of life for their residents.
We look forward to hearing some positive stories from the care home and are sure that residents will love their treatments.
To find out how to book a session for the elderly massage workshop or learn how to massage, click here.