Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care

Assessing older clients for appropriate treatments

Communicating effectively with older clients, relatives and care staff

Adapting treatments for older clients with particular health conditions, including dementia

Working around beds, wheelchairs, walking frames and medical equipment

Hygiene, safety and ethical considerations

Guidance on using specific complementary therapies and techniques with older clients, including reflexology, aromatherapy and massage

Common pitfalls and difficulties practitioners may encounter, offering encouragement and down-to-earth advice for tackling them