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The power of touch for the elderly.

30/5/2022

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As humans, we tend to underappreciate the power of touch as one of the most important of the five senses. Even though we daily depend on the sense of touch. The elderly ones are more vulnerable to the lack of touch, thus depriving them of the benefits that go along with them.

For instance, When you give your aging loved one a hug or hold hands, you are delivering a valuable dose of touch. However, elderly massage offers additional benefits for seniors. While the main aim of massage is not to demonstrate affection, its many benefits cannot be denied.

Elder massage therapy goes beyond the physical rewards, but mental and emotional ones. Below are some of the roles that touch and massage can play in enhancing the quality of life of our aging loved ones.

Improved blood flow and immunity

Reduced high blood pressure

Accelerating the healing process

It is also an effective coping and management technique for seniors suffering from chronic pain, such as arthritis. 

Massage therapy can positively affect nearly every one of the body's systems.

According to the American massage therapy association (AMTA), massage can improve both the quality and quantity of sleep in the elderly, and for people suffering from several debilitating chronic conditions, such as cancer, migraines, and lower back pain.

Overall, the benefits of massage therapy in the well-being of the elderly can not be overemphasized, that's why we at CMW have designed affordable packages to support the seniors in our community. 
Why not give us a call for a free consultation today? A trial will convince you.

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