Dying in Good Hands: Palliative Massage and the Power of Touch

Dying in Good Hands: Palliative Massage and the Power of Touch, 9781550598506 (1550598503), Barron's Educational Series, 2021

Massage has many physical and emotional benefits for patients in palliative care, from preventing pressure sores and lessening physical pain to creating a tangible connection between the massager and the massaged.

In Dying in Good Hands, massage therapists and trainees will find the tools they need for massage at every stage of dying, with stroke sequences adjusted for the unique needs of palliative bodies. Medical professionals will learn how to use massage techniques on their patients and how to teach basic techniques to others. And family and friends, even those who have never massaged before, will discover tips to provide hands-on care and support for loved ones in their final moments.

Topics include:

Basic massage strokes and full-body massage routines
Massage treatments to aid the key areas of the respiratory system, digestion, and circulation
How to deal with the last moments of life and make the last breath more comfortable
Massage ideas for the physical and emotional needs of family, friends, and caregivers
Options on where to die, including hospitals, hospices, and home
Real patient stories that showcase the power of massage in making the process of dying more comfortable

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