Guest guest Posted August 27, 2000 Report Share Posted August 27, 2000 Hello Hazel in Glasgow <I have a new client who has a terminal diagnosis> I think aromatherapy is of enormous benefit to a terminal patient. Here you can use a burner (or vapouriser) with a favoured aroma, as well as massage. Sometimes the person can't tolerate a full massage, but appreciates his/her hands, or feet, head, back, whatever is suitable, being worked on. Touch is so important and comforting. Listening/counselling skills are also useful, knowing what to say and how to answer remarks or questions. If they are bedridden, it is also sometimes better to use a massage cream or lotion rather than oil which might become sticky or messy in bed. The skin is often very frail and thin, so use a gentle touch. Patricia Davis has some good advice in the chapter 'The Great Transition' in her Subtle Aromatherapy book. The oils for ease of passage include frankincense, sandalwood, rose, cedarwood, but I'd say use anything they really like. It might also be useful to teach a close family member the rudiments of massage and give them some oil to use when you can't be there. Wishing you strength Helen in Cape Town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2000 Report Share Posted August 27, 2000 Helen, thank you for loving and warm response. What do you do Helen? I appreciate your sharing your knowledge. Linda S. Brewer ieelsb Helen Ranger wrote: > > Hello Hazel in Glasgow > <I have a new client who has a terminal diagnosis> > > I think aromatherapy is of enormous benefit to a terminal patient. Here you can use > a burner (or vapouriser) with a favoured aroma, as well as massage. Sometimes the > person can't tolerate a full massage, but appreciates his/her hands, or feet, head, > back, whatever is suitable, being worked on. Touch is so important and comforting. > Listening/counselling skills are also useful, knowing what to say and how to answer > remarks or questions. If they are bedridden, it is also sometimes better to use a > massage cream or lotion rather than oil which might become sticky or messy in bed. > The skin is often very frail and thin, so use a gentle touch. Patricia Davis has > some good advice in the chapter 'The Great Transition' in her Subtle Aromatherapy > book. The oils for ease of passage include frankincense, sandalwood, rose, > cedarwood, but I'd say use anything they really like. It might also be useful to > teach a close family member the rudiments of massage and give them some oil to use > when you can't be there. > Wishing you strength > Helen in Cape Town > > > ----------------- > **Get Used to Chatting so we can eventually have a 24 hr Aromatherapy Chat Room!!! > Times we can meet: > Saturday and Sunday > 11am + 3pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time) > Monday To Friday > 12 pm + 6pm + 11pm Eastern Time (New York Time) > > For those of you who are not sure of the time difference, call your Operator. > > QUICK TIPS: Send your quick tips to > -owner > > The intention of this list is to provide up-to-date information concerning the safe use of Aromatherapy, and is not intended to replace the advice or attention of the proper health care professionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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