The Catskill Chronicle

LIBERTY, NY (September 27, 2011) – “Touch, Caring & Cancer,” hosted by the Caregiver Resource Center, will be held Wednesday, October 12 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County.

The use of comforting touch is one of the most helpful forms of support you can offer a loved one who is uncomfortable with cancer or another problem. You will get detailed instructions on simple, safe and gentle techniques to provide comfort and relaxation at home.

Guest lecturer Sue Buzzell, LMT of Natures Touch Massage Therapy will demonstrate the art of gentle soothing touch for caregivers to watch and learn. “Touch, Caring and Cancer” will be used as a guide, published by Partnersinhealing.net, winner of 2 Telly Awards in Health & Wellness Social Issues.

The caregiver can opt to practice with their partner during class (or later at home).

Topics will include: safety and positioning, frame of mind and communication, techniques to comfort the head, face, neck, shoulders, back, hands, feet and acupressure points to ease three common side effects of cancer and its treatment.

Reservations are absolutely required due to space requirements and for the comfort of the participants. No more than 12 can be accommodated at this session: call 292-5250 to RSVP.

You may bring a partner; if this individual has a cancer diagnosis, you must first consult your medical professional for their advice.

Attendees are requested to bring their preferred lotion or cream for practice, a hand towel, a pillow and a blanket. Instructions on proper hand-washing protocol and hand sanitizer will be provided.

This class is free through the ongoing support of the NYS Office for the Aging Caregiver Program.

Refreshments will be available.