Hugging is Healthy
It helps the body’s immune system; it helps depression. It reduces stress; it induces sleep. it’s invigorating and rejuvenating. It has no unpleasant side affects. Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug.
Hugging is all-natural. It is organic, naturally sweet, and 100% wholesome. It contains no pesticides, no preservatives and no artificial ingredients.
Hugging is practically perfect! There are no movable parts, no batteries to wear out, no periodic checkups, no insurance requirements and no monthly payments. It has low-energy consumption and high-energy yield. It is inflation-proof, non-fattening, theft-proof, non-taxable, non-polluting, and of course, fully returnable.
One other touch possibility that is very calming and soothing is gently rubbing the inner part of the forearm. I find this most pleasing to a person with memory loss when I’m talking to him or her, holding his/her hand with my left hand and gently rubbing the inside of the forearm with my right. Many times, older person are starved for gentle touch. People also seem to enjoy gently shoulder rubbing. Be sensitive to the person’s reaction; some people do not like to be touched. Also, sometimes, people with significant dementia seem to have extremely sensitive skin, so touch is not pleasant. It’s may be part of why some folks have such a difficult time with showering.
Seniors’ Choice at Home in Plymouth, Minnesota, helps senior in the 7-county Twin City area remain more independent at home, and at the same time, we help relieve some of the stress of family care giving. Our homemaker/companions are especially skilled at working with persons with significant memory loss caused by dementias like Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, check out our website at www.seniorschoicemn.com, or call us at 763-546-1599
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