Touch

The public health guidance has been clear and ongoing: Avoid shaking hands and touching foreign objects or people; wear gloves when you come into contact with frequently-touched surfaces; don’t touch your face; maintain social distance and avoid close proximity to other people. In essence, touching another person outside of your…

For those of us with the back pain or stiff joints that can accompany aging, getting a massage can feel like a minor miracle. And while massage can relieve aches and pains, experts advise that there are many more benefits from massage for older adults: increased circulation and blood flow…