08/11/2025
Open facial expression, kind and friendly voice tone, eye contact - creates social connection and safety.
This is science.
This is based on the work of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal theory.
This is important and so very needed for our elderly - many whom have little connection, little touch and feel vulnerable.
During a healing session with ElderHeal, almost the entire session, is with the client facing the practitioner. This can be done seated or lying supine on a massage table. This is the perfect opportunity to cultivate
vental vagal tone.
Increasing vagal tone upregulates the nervous system.
You client or loved one feel safe, feels noticed, feels they are part of something, feels seen.
Applying the touch techniques, with intermittent acknowledgement of the face, smiling, eye contact, voice tonation - has a deeper healing effect.
Try it.
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Warmly,
Jenny 🕊️
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ElderHeal: Touch therapies for the wellbeing of our elders.
🔗 https://jennyelenihealth.com/elderheal
👀I'll be setting new 2026 dates for the next Elderheal weekend course soon.
It all depends on YOU and your commitment to learn.
👉Please register your interest in the weekend course for ElderHeal, by sending me an email:
📧 [email protected]
A group of 4 is the minimum number!
📍In Melbourne.
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30/09/2025
Vegetable Oils: The Myths, The Making & The Mafia - Muscles & Marbles
We were told that animal fats caused heart disease & vegetable oils were the antidote. It was a fat load of nonsense. Discover the dirty truth about 'healthy vegetable oils'.
30/09/2025
Important.
Brain Regeneration: Make Your Own Miracle - Muscles & Marbles
Some doctors say you can't reverse dementia because you can't bring damaged neurons back to life. Read how Lea Nelson achieved the miracle and how you can, too.
16/09/2025
Sometimes its the obvious that's not obvious. 😊
Even though I've been preparing for a different hands-on healing workshop (), that focuses on the face, I am always thinking about how important face-to-face connection is for our elderly in their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
A smile says to them - I'm safe, I'm connected to others, I am seen, I belong, I matter, I am worthy of an acknowledging smile!
This is especially true of some who might have cognitive decline, where they have feelings of isolation, fear and confusion – when you smile, albeit briefly - their mirror neurons will then cause them to mirror your action and sincere smiley state.
Sometimes the simplest things, simply work deeper than we know.
Warmly,
Jenny 🕊️
https://jennyelenihealth.com/elderheal
14/09/2025
Indeed- whats happened to the respect for elders?
Are You Afraid of Aging? | Zach Bush
14/08/2025
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Why Hearing Stimulation Matters 👂
• Keeps the Brain Active
Hearing sounds (especially familiar ones) stimulates the auditory pathways in the brain, keeping them engaged and slowing cognitive decline.
• Supports Emotional Memory
Music, voices, and sounds tied to positive memories can trigger emotional responses, helping people reconnect with their past and feel more grounded.
• Reduces Frustration and Isolation
When hearing is poor, people can feel left out, confused, or overwhelmed. Supporting hearing helps them stay involved, reducing emotional distress.
• Promotes Communication
Better hearing means better understanding—and that builds stronger conversations, even if verbal communication is limited.
• Improves Mood and Sleep
Familiar, calming sounds can lower anxiety and agitation, promoting relaxation and better sleep.
14/08/2025
Beautifully said. Thank you Daniela.🌸🙏
“Why don’t people hug us more as we get older?”
There are several emotional and societal reasons this happens—none of which make it right.
💔 Why it happens:
Ageism and invisibility
Older adults are often treated as if they are less in need of affection, touch, or connection. Society tends to focus on youth and overlooks the emotional needs of the elderly.
Fear of physical fragility
People might worry that a hug will hurt or overwhelm an older person, especially if they have mobility issues or frailty—even when a gentle hug is perfectly safe and welcome.
Discomfort with ageing
Some people avoid physical closeness with older adults because it reminds them of their own ageing or mortality. This fear is rarely acknowledged, but it’s real.
Loneliness and isolation
As people age, they may lose spouses, close friends, or even become estranged from family. Their social circles shrink, and so do their opportunities for affection.
Cultural or generational differences
Some older adults grew up in cultures or families where physical affection wasn’t common—so they may not initiate it, even if they deeply crave it.
💖 But here’s the truth:
Touch is healing.
A hug can say “I see you,” “I care,” and “You still matter.”
Whether it’s a hand on the shoulder, a warm embrace, or simply sitting close—affection remains essential at every age.
If you work in aged care or simply love someone older, don’t underestimate the power of a gentle hug. Sometimes, it's the most human thing we can offer.
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