ComfortTouch: Hospice and Palliative

Geriatric massage for individuals in hospice care is a compassionate, gentle therapy designed to enhance comfort, reduce stress, and improve the overall quality of life during the end-of-life journey. While the focus shifts away from therapeutic goals like deep tissue work or active circulation improvement, the emphasis is on soothing touch, emotional connection, and alleviation of discomfort. Gentle massage can help manage pain by relaxing tense muscles and stimulating the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. The human touch provides a sense of connection and comfort, reducing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or fear common in hospice care. Promote relaxation, helping hospice patients sleep better by easing physical and emotional tension.