November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, so massage therapists trained in geriatric massage and working with people with dementia may dovetail their community-outreach and marketing efforts with this month created by the Alzheimer’s Association.
As the nation’s baby boomers continue their march toward senior-hood, many massage therapists are seeking specialized education in geriatric massage. Research has shown seniors suffering from dementia, including Alzheimer’s, benefit from skilled touch: Massage reduces agitation in nursing-home residents, improves Alzheimer’s patients’ quality of life and improves elders’ balance and agility.
To learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association and awareness during this month, visit www.alz.org.
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