Geriatric Massage

The elderly are one of the fastest growing populations in the country. Working with the elderly requires an understanding about the aging process as well as lifestyle & emotional changes such as reduced income & loss of loved ones. This course will guides you though this landscape such as how to conduct a customized intake, what diseases affect the elderly, the most commonly prescribed medications, & clients in hospice care. The textbook Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists is included in this course.​