HOSPICE SERVICE
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In remembrance of my uncle Ricky Dawn Coates (4-2-98), my great uncle Weldon Walker (10-4-98) and recently my grandmother Doris Faye Blasingame (3-13-09) that passed away due to terminal cancer.  During my uncle and grandmother's final days, hospice provided services. 

I want to help provide a better quality of life for those that are at the end of their time here on earth. Death can be a difficult transition for both the patient and the family that is left behind. Sometimes it takes someone with compassion, empathy, and gentle hands that can help assist with the transition home.

Massage therapy can assist the patient with pain management and helps with the relaxation process.  Massage aids with lowering blood pressure and increasing circulation. This benefits those patients that are bed ridden or have walking restrictions.

This is why I donate some of my time to hospice patients.

If you or someone you know is a hospice patient and in need of a massage and cannot afford it, please contact me at 817-966-1020.  The service maybe free to those that qualify.

QUALIFACATIONS

Patient must be terminal or in a hospice program. Estimated period of 1-3 months to live. The patient must be coherent and/or be able to verbally or physically communicate. A family member or nurse must be present for the session.

A patient that has an infectious disease will be unable to qualify.

Massage sessions will not last more than 30 minutes. Most terminally ill patients cannot take more than 15 to 30 minutes of massage.

A massage table will not be provided since most patients are unable to be moved.  Side lying position will be used unless client cannot lie on their side.

Patient must be over the age of ten years old.

This service is only offered to those that are within a 20 miles radius from 76018 (Southeast Arlington).

What is needed before a massage can take place:
  • Patient's waiver (can be signed by a legal guardian)
  • Doctor's clearance

Session includes:
  • 30 minutes of massage or less
  • Swedish massage only
  • Reiki/energy work
  • Non scented, hypoallergenic lotion

Aromatherapy may be used if patient is not sensitive scent.

What I need to know:
  • The age
  • The name of the disease
  • Does the patient bruise easily?
  • Have they ever had a massage?
  • Are they open to a massage session?
  • Do they have an infectious disease?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 817-966-1020. This donation of time and services is a love gift. Please, no gratuity.
The Traveling Masseuse of DFW
"You deserve a great massage"
The Traveling Masseuse of DFW
3330 Matlock Road
Arlington,  TX 76015
http://www.travelingmasseusedfw.com
Phone: (817) 966-1020
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