Relative Touch

10/23/2022

CEs4MTs: Geriatric Hospice Dementia Massage 2-day intensive learning experience for licensed therapists at Granville Place (Burlington, NJ) Burlington!

08/08/2022

Private CE classes for a dozen Utopia Spa therapists in Vineland today.

07/31/2022

“Geriatric, Hospice & Dementia Massage”
Two Full Days of Learning
First time taught since March 2020

SPECIAL THANKS TO GRANVILLE PLACE
Burlington NJ

02/12/2021

This is for people who feel they have a special purpose to assist the transition for loved ones or others.

01/18/2021

A resource for those with elder loves ones or clients that could use some comfort at this time...

06/25/2020

Hope you hug and love yourself every single day. And if you can do so with another, please do.

https://samaritannj.org/hospice-care/complementary-therapies/massage-therapy Join Samaritan’s Licensed Massage Therapist, Dana Watson, as she explains the po...

05/20/2020

I had the great pleasure to visit the dementia village one year ago while in the Netherlands. It was as amazing as it sounds to witness. This concept is one that values humanity like no other for our precious aging population! And now, proves to be a protective function in limiting a viral spread of this proportion killing too many institutionalized elderly in the U.S and elsewhere.

04/05/2020

I am encouraging anyone and everyone to “heart” hug every single person in your home ... people that you are able to do so safely at this time.

HEART HUG: That means each of you come in for the hug to the Left side of the other... so that you are heart to heart.

Hug for 20 seconds. Do this in silence to honor the moment.

I want you to Fully embrace another human being. Be present and mindful of your hug. Be both giving AND Receiving.

Do it! Right now!
We all NEED touch.

Your brain will release “oxytocin”, a feel-good hormone in your brain, like a happy drug. It will make you both feel so good! I promise.

Now Pass this on to any and every human being you know!

Then... repeat, repeat, repeat!

Dana Watson, LMT

03/06/2020

Another round of trained local and amazing therapists who are now ready to provide massage for the population who needs it most of all... the elder, hospice and Dementia clients in our area!

Kudos to a 2-day intensive CE class well done by all!

02/04/2020

Be patient, be present... https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/alzheimers-and-dementia/6-tips-for-communicating-with-those-who-have-advanced-alzheimers?sourcekey=WEBTRAXY1A&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Upper+-+T2+Caregiving+-+3x+-+LPV&utm_content=how-nourish-is-supporting-caregivers

My mom has stage six Alzheimer’s. On her good days, she can talk to me a little bit. I can feed her a bite and ask, “Do you like this?” She can say “yes” or shake her head; occasionally she’ll say “good” when I give her ice cream. Those days are rare and precious. But I’ve learned ...

01/31/2020

Be sure to care for the caregiver!

4 Respite Ideas for Caregivers of the Elderly January 1, 2019 Rothkoff Law Blog, Caregiver Caring for an elderly parent or family member is a noble task, but it’s also an exhausting one. Not only do caregivers have a job, family, or life of their own to dedicate time to, but they simply need a bre...

01/31/2020

Very important to know

A variety of beverages, and even fruit, can replenish fluids.

01/20/2020

Just in case they like to “wander”!

The insoles use GPS and cellular technology to track the person wearing them. You can use your phone or your computer to get the person's location.

01/13/2020

What a wonderful townwide effort to educate the public on dementia and provide caregivers and those afflicted with this disease some understanding so they can best enjoy public space without fear of speculation of their circumstances.

This particular idea is so awesome for anyone anywhere too.

"For caregivers... make up something like a business card and give it to the server when you are seated that indicates they are with someone with a memory issue — it is a positive way to quietly advocate for the person living with dementia."

https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/currents_gazettes/mainland/somers-point-becomes-n-j-s-first-dementia-friendly-city/article_68ddc3c8-717f-5874-875d-e326c5ced224.html

SOMERS POINT — City Council recently passed a resolution that makes Somers Point the first “dementia friendly” city in New Jersey. The measure was brought to City Council President Sean

12/17/2019

Treating the whole person along with family/caregiver input when warranted is always the best way to make informed decisions as a patient or provider.

These patients are not aware of the true risks, and surgeons aren’t telling them, new research suggests.

12/16/2019

And should be mandatory for all health care providers in every state really

5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. State representatives are pushing for a new bill that would create mandatory dementia training.

12/06/2019

For two days...I had the pleasure of teaching 7 wonderful ladies from southern NJ and the shore region who have a passion to practice elder, hospice and dementia massage. I loooove sharing this necessary knowledge, as well as engaging and learning from each other!