Massage Helps Hospice Patients in Many Ways

We are happy to offer massage therapy to our hospice patients, providing them with additional care options that is not offered by all hospice providers. Massage offers the following benefits:

ALLEVIATES ACHES AND PAINS

Greater ease of movement

Reduces need for pain medication

Better able to perform physical activities of daily living with greater comfort

INCREASES CIRCULATION

Improves skin condition

Provides greater joint flexibility

Decreases risk of pressure ulcers

PROVIDES SENSORY STIMULATION

Increases body awareness

Decreases risk of falling

Alerts the senses

Provides greater attention to the immediate environment and other people

INDUCES A RELAXATION RESPONSE

Lowers stress reactions

Increases feelings of calmness

Provides an overall sense of well-being

Decreases impact of depression and anxiety

Allows for falling asleep easily and improves quality of sleep

SUPPORTS PSYCHO-SOCIAL or EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

Decreases feelings of isolation and loneliness

Provides a pleasing way to interact and connect with others

Offers a means for nonverbal communication

Reassures patient that he/she is not alone

ENHANCES SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING

Provides grounding in the present moment

Promotes acceptance

Acknowledgement of one's self -worth regardless of the condition of the body or mind.

Call us anytime with your questions about hospice at 856-696-5340. We are your hometown hospice, making every day count