Massage can take an important role in the lives of seniors, and even more so with those in any stage of dementia. The massage chair provides an easily accessible mode for a most relaxing massage that will relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and agitation.

Our regular massage focuses on the upper back, neck, lower back, arms and hands. This provides a wonderfully relaxing feeling that helps dispel the lows of depression and the symptoms of anxiety. Many seniors experience isolation and this is another element that regular massages can help with and for those with dementia it can also reduce agitated behaviour and wandering.

According to a study from the University of Pittsburgh routines and being active are very significant to wellbeing. It states ‘Older adults who consistently get up early and remain active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns’.  Having a routine is even more important for people with dementia. Routines are stored in our long-term memory and since dementia typically affects short-term memory first, routines are retained longer and can last even into the middle stages of this progressive disease. Adding a regular massage to your routine would be extremely beneficial.