Struggling with gift ideas? The holidays can be hard when your loved-one is confined to home or care facility. After all, this is a time of thanksgiving. How can you show your love and celebrate food and family? Here are five gift suggestions when thinking about food: Favorite meal –...
Why is it Hard to Accept Help? As I age, and work with those dealing with chronic and advanced illness, I ponder this question. Does accepting help make us appear weak? Does accepting help make us look like we can’t do it our self? Does accepting help embarrass us? Are...
Some folks are much more “in-tune” with their bodies than others. I can tell when something hurts or I feel fatigued, but I’m not intuitive enough to tell when my Central Nervous System has been calmed. Sure, I know the relaxed feeling that comes with massage, but I’d never describe...
It saddens me. A local Radiology Clinic understands the importance of massage for its patients going through treatment for cancer. In fact, they provide one free 60-min or two, 30-min massages per patient. Massage is free to the patient – paid for by a grant. I have the awesome opportunity...
Many caregivers are: OVERWHELMED FEARFUL FEEL GUILTY Caregivers are overwhelmed: a. Stress is a broad term that most of us deal with daily. However, when you put yourself into a caregiving role, stress elevates extremely. The responsibility of caregiving weighs heavily on the caregiver. b. Coping with a loved one’s...
Judging others. We do it all the time. Yes, YOU and ME! We’re all guilty. I think it’s part of being human. We automatically judge others without really thinking about it. And then, we share our opinions with others, even when they’re not accurate or welcome. The person in the...
The role of caregiver, especially for a very ill patient, is likely one of the most stressful situations you will ever encounter. And, add to that, the reality that you’re in this stressful situation for hours or days at a time.
When I go into someone’s home – whether a care facility or a personal home – it’s a special opportunity. I get to see a lot more than just the person receiving massage. I get to see the pictures, the furniture, the hobbies and maybe a loved one. It’s personal....
If you know anything about me, you know my motto, “Massage Does Not Have to Hurt to be Effective!” I’ve provided thousands of massages over the years. In my clinic, in 5-star spas, in hospital rooms, in hospital break rooms, in infusion centers, in assisted living facilities, in memory care...
Several years ago, I had the honor to volunteer at Sammons Cancer Center at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. I went once a week for about 3 years. I provided free hand or foot massage to patients as they received chemotherapy. The program is organized by the Oncology Massage Alliance. Once...
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