According to research
The advantages of geriatric massage have been the subject of extensive investigation. Some important studies are included below:
- One research [2] examined 14 papers on aging persons receiving massages while living in residential care for older adults in the International Journal of Older People Nursing. According to the study, massage therapy can improve the health and happiness of adults receiving residential care.
- In a study [3] done in Japan that involved 36 participants that lived in geriatric housing. Following 15-minute hand massages, the subjects reported feeling calm. They also become warmer on the inside.
- Another study looked at 12 elderly people who needed long-term care and the advantages of hand and foot massage. They felt well after receiving both kinds of massage, according to the study.
- A clinical study [4] found that massage therapy administered for six weeks reduced stress and aggressive behavior in participants with dementia.