With the support of palliative care and hospice a growing number of
people are choosing the kinds of experiences they want at the end of
life. Massage can offer moments of comfort, wellbeing, and beauty at a
challenging time for patients and their loved ones, yet most of us are
not prepared with the right skills or knowledge to offer this help.
Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life is written for
healthcare providers and complementary therapists who wish to provide
safe, comforting touch for people with life-limiting illness, as well as
anyone who might wish to support a dying client or loved one to live
life to the fullest, right up until the end. Based on more than two
decades of field and inpatient hospice experience, this book addresses
topics from common end-of-life symptoms and the stages of dying to
cultural issues and how these can impact end-of-life care.
Readers are guided to engage with the material at whatever level might
be appropriate for their needs, with practical tips in every chapter.
Beautiful color photographs, actual case studies, and stories from
therapists, caregivers, and patients bring this information to life.
