Comforting Touch in Dementia and End of Life Care

Take My Hand

Barbara Goldschmidt and Niamh van Meines
Illustrated by James Goldschmidt

Published by Singing Dragon

Paperback: £14.99 / $24.95

2011, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
ISBN: 978-1-84819-073-3, BIC 2: VXH VFMS JKSG MQCL9

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Acknowledgements. Part 1. A Sense of Connection. 1. Your Radiant Sea. 2. Sharing the Benefits of Touch. 3. The Body as Particles and Waves. 4. A Tangible Spirit. Part 2. Focusing Your Touch. 5. Physical and Energetic Qualities of the Hand. 6. Before You Begin: Observing Best Practices. 7. Elements of a Session. 8. A Hand Massage Sequence. 9. At a Glance: The Sequence and Reminders. Part 3: The Reality of Practicing. 10. Ten Challenges to Sharing Touch. 11. Adapting for Different Needs. 12. Comforting Touch in End of Life Care. Resources. References. Index.

Author information

• Barbara Goldschmidt
• Niamh van Meines
• James Goldschmidt

Subject areas

• Working with Older People
• Health, Social Work and Social Care
• Bodywork

Keywords

• alternative therapies,
• bodywork,
• carers,
• complementary therapies,
• dementia,
• energy work,
• families,
• health care,
• massage,
• nursing,
• occupational therapy,
• older people,
• palliative care

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