The awareness of the effectiveness of massage is growing.  According to the 2013 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet, more than half of those surveyed want insurance companies to cover massage therapy. One group of people, who would reap the benefits of this, when it happens, are the elderly.

Massage is a non-invasive, enjoyable way to help alleviate the symptoms of many age-related diseases and improve a person's quality of life.

It is so effective because it impacts the whole body. Not only does massage ease muscle and joint pain, it also reduces stress, which often increases in old age. When using proper geriatric bodywork technique, it is almost impossible hurt a patient – which is way better than the warnings that go with the many medications now consumed by Americans. 

Click here to learn more in this article from Massage Therapy Today as well as what are some of the other benefits of geriatric massage.