Preventing Depression In Elder Adults With Non-Invasive, Non-Pharmacologic Techniques, Therapies

Depression is a serious issue for older adults. This includes adults with and without health conditions, though many of the disorders that elderly adults are subject to can come with their own mental health issues. For example, dementia can worsen or even itself be a cause of depression. One of the biggest issues that people […]

Study Review Finds Massage Therapy In Older People Promotes Well-Being, Care In Residential Care Settings

The full abstract is titled Massage, a complementary therapy effectively promoting the health and well-being of older people in residential care settings: a review of the literature   This study was a review of fourteen studies of massage therapy provided to elderly residents in residential care settings. Presumably, this means primarily nursing homes, but there […]

Oncology Massage For Help With Specific Cancer-Related Issues

Patients suffering from cancer can often have side-effects related to their conventional medical treatment. These can include stomach and digestive issues, including nausea and vomiting, weight loss, and other unpleasant effects. Sometimes patients are prepared for them, but often this is not the case. People suffering from cancer are also often overlooked as a population […]