Some Of The Many Advantages Of Geriatric Therapy

By Margaret Wood


Many people in the past lived to only be 47 years old. In the present, however, some stay alive for even more than a hundred years old. This can be because most people nowadays are finding enough ways to be able to live longer as well as stay healthier.

It is not a secret that your body and health changes as you get older and while these changes are normal, some are brought about by illness. And as one gets older, his or her needs changes and this is most probably why Geriatric therapy Russellville, AR was introduced in order for people to be able to lead healthier and stress free lives. There are several other benefits that are associated with such procedure as well.

Geriatric massage or most popularly called massage for the elderly is a type of massage that uses light and gentle application of massaging techniques to manipulate tissues in the body. It then improves the circulation of blood, reduces pain, and improves movement. As mentioned, there are several other benefits to this therapy which does not only include physical but also mental ones.

One benefit that is associated with this therapy is pain relief. As one grows older, there is a higher risk to pain and body aches. This can be because of arthritis or just simply because of natural aging.

But because it uses specific techniques, it can bring about natural lubrication of the joints. This is important especially for people who are suffering from arthritis. Thus, it allows for more painless movement among patients and improves their range of motion and stability, too.

It has also been seen that this procedure can be used in the treatment of Alzheimers disease. Patients who have undergone such procedure have been noted to be more relaxed. They were also more open to communication as opposed to those who did not undergo such therapy.

Such massage will also relieve one of stress and anxiety. It has also been proven to relieve depression and loneliness especially in people who were touch deprived. The therapy lessens the feeling of isolation and uselessness among the elderly as well as among other patients.

Aside from that, it was found out that it produces a profound calming effect among those who undergo it. As a result, it allows for one to lengthen and improve his or her quality of sleep. Patients who have undergone such procedure have also experienced lesser restlessness.

Aside from the special massaging technique, the gentle touch that the massage requires is probably the biggest contributor to the improvement that it brings to ones quality of life. One can also say that it is not too late to be able to realize the importance of health as well as the power of your touch can bring to the life on an individual especially because it can greatly impact their wellbeing. Taking into consideration all that has been mentioned above, it can be concluded that those who receive geriatric massage from certified therapists have been seen to improve in their general health and disposition.




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