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THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE IN FACILITY CARE: eBook
Benefits, Effects and Implementation
by Dawn Nelson

Completely Revised and Updated 2009

Dawn Nelson was a pioneer in bringing skilled touch to individuals in residential and extended care facilities, hospice care and dementia care units. This is her practical guidebook, now completely revised, for establishing a massage program for both residents and staff in a care facility. Contains easy-to-reference information needed to present your case to administrators, staff and families, and appendices with numerous sample forms, marketing notices, contracts, and supportive media articles. 97 pages plus supplementary materials including a glossary, case studies, sample documents and additional resources.

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$25.00 ea

This handbook is practical, useable, and inspiring. Its undoubted wisdom related to the sensitivities and needs of those in long-term care is indispensable. — John Porter, Williamsburg Unit Manager, ManorCare Health Services

Dawn Nelson presents practical aspects of her inspiring work in an organized and thorough manner in this comprehensive synthesis of compassion and action. A must for any massage practitioner interested in working with care facility residents! — Anne Mascelli, Director, Mt. Nittany School of Massage, Lemont PA

A thorough and comprehensive resource for any massage therapist wishing to work within care facility environments and for those in charge of the care facilities, Dawn Nelson's book offers all the necessary ingredients for a successful bridge between the two. — Willow Denker, M.A., L.M.T., Activities Coordinator, Long Term Care Facility Hospice Massage Therapist

An idea whose time has come! This book contains everything needed for a successful integration of specialized massage programs into care facility environments and will surely be a much appreciated resource in the health care industry. — Tom Jones, Unit Director, ManorCare Health Services

After accompanying my father on his journey through dementia and the health care system, I can attest that Ms. Nelson's book will provide a much needed link to help care facilities return their focus to the individual, and the hands on care. — Carole Pollard RN, LMT, Jin Shin Do® Practitioner