Massage for the elderly

Posted by admin on Dec 12 2007 | Great People

Did you know that many major cities have massage schools, and that as a part of the training requirements for their students, the masseuse or masseur in training must visit assisted living facilities or nursing homes to ‘practice’ their craft for free (or for a minimal charge)?

For anyone who hasn’t had a professional massage, it not only works wonders for your physical body, but the mental and emotional benefits are also great.

I came across a great website today that offers massage training “specifically for our elders and the ill or dying person.” They are Compassionate Touch

I also found a little video blub about them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLu-y-GQlJA

2 comments for now

2 Responses to “Massage for the elderly”

  1. # Ann Catlin

    Hello! I just discovered your blog and want to thank you for your kind words about Compassionate Touch and your support of my work. I invite you to take a look at my blog that deals with massage for special populations, especially elders. Go to
    http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/
    I hope our paths will cross in the future.
    Thanks again,
    Ann Catlin, director Center for Compassionate Touch LLC

    29 Jan 2008 at 9:53 am

  2. # admin

    Hi Ann,
    My pleasure, and thanks for your comment. I Will check out your blog! I particularly enjoyed your Youtube video. I encourage people to check it out.

    Take care,

    David

    29 Jan 2008 at 10:05 am

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