Geriatric massage is a type of massage designed to satisfy the specific needs of the elderly. It involves manipulating the body's soft tissues by using hands to boost blood circulation, relieve pain, and increase motion range. Active or passive joint movement can be a part of geriatric massage as well. Old people are often affected by a variety of illnesses such as Parkinson's disease, arthritis , diabetes, or heart disease. As a result, their blood circulation is low and their physical activity reduced. Many of them are nervous, discouraged and alienated too. Geriatric massage can help them to maintain and improve their overall health and regain those physical functions that have been reduced or lost as a result of aging. It can also relieve anxiety and depression and provide comfort for the elderly patients who are deprived of touch. Why becomes that form of massage so important? The generation Baby Boomer's getting older. As of 2017, Boomers will be age...
