The picture above demonstrates the use of a pillow as a ledge for the therapist’s arms and a bridge between therapist and client. Several days into a recent vacation, I realized I had no back pain. One day after returning to work, my back hurt...
The Coalition for At-Risk Skin recently released a report including 21 consensus statements regarding the use of moisturizers and skin barriers for people with at-risk skin, including people at the end of life. In this post, we include three take-aways from the report. 1. We...
The following tips are adapted from Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life, available soon at https://us.singingdragon.com/products/palliative-touch-massage-for-people-at-the-end-of-life. 1.Warm your hands around a hot mug of tea, or insert hands briefly inside gloves with hand warmers (https://www.uline.com/BL_1198/Hand-and-Foot-Warmers). 2.Provide massage over the patient’s gown,...
It happened again last Monday. I had the privilege of being present at the moment of another person’s death. I had one hand gently resting on the man’s chest. My other hand was lightly stroking his hair. His respirations slowed and grew more irregular. My...
Why is getting a paying job in the world of hospice massage sometimes difficult? Even as more and more massage therapists are recognized and included on staff, some of us struggle to be paid for the work we love. There are a few reasons:...
Week 8, 140 massages completed since our return to work. We maintain our commitment to a variety of practices to reduce risk: masks and aprons which are changed between patients, limitations on travel, no “moonlighting” at other facilities, and social distancing from visitors and colleagues. ...
The good news is that despite the necessary physical barriers (gloves, masks, etc), hospice massage is still what it has always been: a profound source of comfort to dying patients and their families. Among the 50 sessions provided at the IPU since April 23rd ....
We’ve spent weeks digesting guidelines and warnings from the AMTA, ABMP, the CDC, OSHA, CMS and numerous leaders in the massage industry, including our esteemed colleagues in oncology care. We’ve consulted the NHPCO, NCHPC, HPNA and other organizations that govern hospice practice, while engaging in...
There is so much happening these days that is out of our control. You may have been told that you cannot come to work. Or that you can come to work, but will be screened at the door. You may have been told by your...
DAY ONE. Snap! Following a weekend of home repairs, my hands are covered with tiny cuts and scrapes. I fail the alcohol test at work on Monday morning, experiencing intense stinging while using hand sanitizer. Grumbling, I check the supply closet for gloves. There is...
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