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Geriatric Reflexology - A Professional Guide to Working Safely with Older Adults EBOOK

Donald Bisson
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Geriatric Reflexology - A Professional Guide to Working Safely with Older Adults

 

Older adults represent one of the fastest-growing client groups in reflexology practice. Yet many reflexologists receive limited training on how to safely adapt reflexology sessions for the unique physiological, sensory, and mobility changes associated with aging.

Geriatric Reflexology provides a clear, practical framework to help reflexologists confidently work with older adults while remaining fully within professional scope of practice.

This book focuses on safe, supportive reflexology approaches that emphasize comfort, observation, and professional judgement rather than rigid protocols.

Reflexologists will learn how to adapt reflexology sessions to accommodate age-related changes in circulation, skin integrity, sensory perception, mobility, and overall health status.

The book also provides practical guidance on consent, communication, documentation, and referral awareness when working with older clients.


What You Will Learn

Inside this comprehensive guide, you will learn how to:

• Adapt reflexology pressure and pacing for aging physiology

• Modify sessions for arthritis, neuropathy, circulatory changes, and fatigue

• Recognize when to modify, defer, or refer a session

• Work safely with clients experiencing cognitive changes

• Support comfort and relaxation in frail or medically complex clients

• Maintain clear professional scope when working with older adults

• Plan reflexology sessions that respect client tolerance and dignity


Practical Tools Included

This book also includes several practitioner reference tools designed for everyday use:

• Geriatric session planning checklist

• Scope-safe communication guide

• Consent and ongoing assent reminders

• Documentation guidelines

• Red flag and referral awareness guide

• Practitioner sustainability self-check

• Glossary of geriatric reflexology terms

• Quick reference guide to common age-related changes

These tools help reflexologists translate theory into safe, confident clinical practice.


Who This Book Is For

This guide is designed for:

• Professional reflexologists

• Reflexology students

• Practitioners expanding their services to older adults

• Reflexologists working in retirement homes or long-term care environments

• Practitioners seeking to improve safety and confidence in geriatric care

 

Book Details

Author: Donald A. Bisson

Format: EPUB

Length: 164 pages

 

Important Notice

This book is written for educational purposes for reflexology practitioners.

Reflexology is a complementary practice and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.

 

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9781067383213
Date de parution :
15-03-26
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