Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care Take My Hand

Name: Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care Take My Hand
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ISBN: 9781848190733

ISBN-10: 1848190735

ISBN-13: 9781848190733

Edition: 2012

Authors: James Goldschmidt, Barbara Goldschmidt, Niamh van van Meines

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Description:

Combining eastern and western massage traditions, this book offers a simple and effective way of providing comfort to the elderly, those who have dementia or those in hospice care.

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 11/15/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.02" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English

Niamh van Meines is a nurse practitioner, currently self employed as a nurse consultant. She is a skilled clinical leader and educator in oncology, homecare, hospice and palliative care. She is also a licensed massage therapist and teaches massage therapy students about career development in end of life care.



Acknowledgments


A Sense of Connection



Your Radiant Sea



Sharing the Benefits of Touch



The Body as Particles and Waves



A Tangible Spirit


Focusing Your Touch



Physical and Energetic Qualities of the Hand



Before You Begin: Observing Best Practices



Elements of a Session



A Hand Massage Sequence



At a Glance: The Sequence and Reminders


The Reality of Practicing



Ten Challenges to Sharing Touch



Adapting for Different Needs



Comforting Touch in End of Life Care


Resources


References


Index