of
Touch
By
Ann
Catlin
In
the last
decade
,
massage therapy
has gained recognition
in mainstream health-care
settings. At the same time,
America's aging population continues
to increase, with elders in retirement
communities and nursing homes representing
a growing clientele that requires a specialized type
of practice. As public awareness about the benefi ts
of massage grows, these facilities are acknowledging
the value of adding massage therapy to the programs and
services they offer. This synergy is creating opportunities for a
growing elderly population to receive much-needed massage therapy,
and for massage therapists to expand their practice into a growing market.
Photos
by
Elena
Ray
F r e e S O A P n o t e s w i t h M a s s a g e B o o k f o r A B M P m e m b e r s : a b m p . u s / M a s s a g e b o o k 53
Gray
Bringing Comfort to
our Aging Population