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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.
e/fac
$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
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