Dawn Nelson
As the founder of COMPASSIONATE TOUCH® for those in Later Life Stages, Dawn Nelson was a pioneer in the effort to include age-appropriate massage and attentive touch in care plans for the confined elderly and ill. An internationally known seminar leader and touch educator, she is the author of several books, including Making Friends with Cancer, has also produced several award-winning DVD programs. Her book From the Heart Through the Hands: The Power of Touch in Caregiving has been called “essential reading for all caregivers” by Dr. Bernie Siegel.
Books By Dawn Nelson
From the Heart Through the Hands
By Dawn Nelson
$25.95
This book offers practical advice and true stories for those who want to improve their ability to communicate through touch. The physical and psychosocial benefits of skilled touch are elucidated, providing a greater understanding of how touch can be a tool to communicate with individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias.