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Massage can provide mental and physical relaxation for hospice patients. A research study conducted found that massage therapy reduces pain by 52%, reduces anxiety by 53%, and improves peacefulness by 52% for hospice patients.

Top Resources on Benefits of Massage in Hospice

• Massage Magazine: The Challenges and Rewards of Hospice Massage
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• Hospice & Palliative CareCenter: Massage Therapy
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