Here are some amazing benefits of therapeutic massage for Alzheimer patients.

The quality of life – massages enhance the quality of life for Alzheimer patients. It helps them to relax, and sleep better. According to a well-known massage therapist, massage gives psychosocial benefits to the patient. However, when you touch a patient and massage with lotions; it soothes the skin and increases the blood circulation. This way the medicines effect better and nerves remain relaxed.
Memory loss – as the blood circulation improves, the process of memory loss slows down. When an Alzheimer patient gets regular massages, positive progress can be seen in memory loss. A ten-minute massage at the right place can be relaxing and comforting for the patient.
Disruptive behavior – massages have positive effects on other symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Not only hand massage but massaging chairs also have same level of benefits for Alzheimer’s patients. Massages are quite effective on disruptive behavior and wandering habits of the patient.
Lost dignity – touch is something a patient needs. It is a natural behavior that when a person is sick, he feels unwanted and undesirable. So, massages can bring back their lost dignity. It develops a bond a trust between the therapist and the patient.
Interaction – massages help the Alzheimer patients to interact easily. The confidence they lose due to being sick can be retrieved by talking to them. Massages give them the confidence to interact with other people so they can express their feelings and thoughts.
Endorphin levels – as massages improve the blood circulation, endorphin levels are raised. Endorphin contributes towards the overall health of the body.
Brain activity – the boost in blood flow due to therapeutic massage improves the brain activity of the patient. It makes them active and more aware of their health status.

No perfect treatment plan is designed for Alzheimer’s. However, there are always ways to soothe the patients and retain their confidence and dignity.

(from TheDiaryofanAlzheimersCaregiver.com)

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