The Benefits of Reiki for the Elderly and Infirm
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Can Reiki help my elderly relative who is in a Care Home?
Reiki is a holistic traditional Japanese energy healing practice. This ancient therapy technique has been known to provide numerous benefits to people of all ages, in more recent times it has gained popularity within the healthcare industry. Where it has been brought into many care homes and hospices to help benefit the elderly and infirm.
Reiki has long been known as a relaxing, natural, gentle, and holistic complementary therapy. It uses very gentle light touch (hands on or hands off) techniques to channel loving life force energy and promoting relaxation and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
Reiki can provide a sense of comfort and connection for those who may be feeling depressed, isolated, or alone. By providing a caring touch and a safe space for emotional expression, Reiki practitioners can help your loved one feel supported and valued during challenging and traumatic times.
The great thing about Reiki is that it has no known contraindications and can usually be used safely alongside existing medical treatments.
Reiki may be used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and boost overall well-being. As people age in general they tend to experience more stress and anxiety due to various factors such as declining health, loss of loved ones, financial worries, pressures of daily living and so on. Reiki may help alleviate these symptoms by promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.