What is Palliative Massage?

Elder Care

Palliative massage can be performed through many avenues, whether through home health services, by a massage therapist, through hospice, or in the comfort of the patient’s home, within a massage chair that potentially is covered by insurance. All of these methods hold the privacy and dignity of those cared for with the highest regard kept […]

Read more >

Why Are Dogs Good for Depression?

Elder Care

According to much research, dogs may help you live a happier life by lowering stress, anxiety, sadness, and feelings of isolation. They encourage people to be more active and can contribute to their general health. There is so much to gain from having a dog for someone who has depression, ADHD, cognitive disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, […]

Read more >

How to Relieve Tension Headaches Naturally

holistic healing

As students face increasingly more challenges today, possibly more than we’ve seen in a while, tension headaches could be a side effect. Additionally, the rapid changes in technology and the impact of stress on the brain could cause more types of pain than ever before. The highest rates of tension headaches occur in people between […]

Read more >

What Are Active Adult Retirement Communities?

active adults

An active adult community is a real estate development offering residents 55 years old and over, independent and lower-cost or maintenance-free living. Individuals 55 and over are considered active adults because they continue to work; hence, the terms “active adult community,” “active adult retirement community,” and “active 55-plus living”. Who Should Consider Living in Active […]

Read more >

Why is Epsom Salt Used?

Elder Care

Epsom salt is a magnesium sulfate compound, unlike sodium table salt. Epsom salt has been used for hundreds of years as a healing agent and pain reliever. Today, it’s most often added to hot baths and foot soaks to reduce stress and ease achy muscles. A lot of the elderly population are home-bound and home […]

Read more >