These days, there is an increasing amount of information on at-home massage for seniors, and for good reason. Not only is the senior population increasing, but the mental and physical benefits of massage are becoming more popular.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the U.S. population aged 65 and older is projected to increase from 12.9 percent to 19.6 percent by 2030. The number of people over the age of 65 is supposed to double, and people over the age of 80 will increase from 9.3 million to 19.5 million. Seniors searching for their first massage are certainly not alone.
With regular massage, older clients report feeling rebalanced and healthier, and massage therapy is now becoming a more mainstream treatment for some age-related diseases. While massage studios can be found in every major city, there are also options for at-home massage technique, including an in-home masseuse, massage chairs and hydrotherapy jet options for a leg massage in the bathtub.
In-Home Masseuse
One easy way for seniors to receive regular massage therapy is to hire an in-home masseuse. Massage for people as they age is quite different from typical massages, including gentler strokes, kneading and light pressure on specific points. An in-home masseuse can help to reduce tension, pain and stiffness, and help alleviate arthritis symptoms. Additionally, according to one study, massage using the Therapeutic Touch technique massage has been reported to alleviated agitated behavior in Alzheimer’s patients.
Hiring an in-home masseuse can also help to give you a deeper relaxation, as you are in the comfort of your own home, already accustomed to your settings. After an hour of massage, you can then move into your bathtub with hydrotherapy jet options to extend your massage experience.
Whole Body Hydrotherapy
American Standard’s Liberation Walk-In Tub is equipped with another home massage technique, the RevitaJet™ Whole Body Hydrotherapy System. The hydrotherapy system comes with 44 air and water jets that are strategically placed to create the ultimate at-home hydrotherapy massage experience in the comfort of your bathtub. The jets can be adjusted and positioned to target any specific sore spots or wherever you feel your body most needs a massage.
This at-home massage therapy can be incredibly useful for all ages, but especially seniors who have limited mobility. The American Standard Walk-In Tub is safe and easy to get in and out of, and the jets are a therapeutic way to receive a daily massage for your whole body. The massaging jets can target the back, legs, wrists and feet, which are common pain points for people with arthritis.
Massage Chair
If you’re able to get in and out of a chair easily, a third at-home massage technique is the use of a massage chair. Massage chairs can be incredibly useful and are easy to customize with the touch of a button, decreasing muscle stiffness and encouraging circulation as you relax.
