{"id":52796,"date":"2024-03-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=52796"},"modified":"2024-03-20T17:39:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T09:39:07","slug":"aromatherapys-gentle-touch-in-hospice-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/?p=52796","title":{"rendered":"Aromatherapy\u2019s Gentle Touch in Hospice Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"52796\" class=\"elementor elementor-52796\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74fdc21f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74fdc21f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column 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<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2756ada0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2756ada0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-53a2e0ad\" data-id=\"53a2e0ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b65b80 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"18b65b80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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Finishing his college education is one of his dreams. Every day that brings him closer to the fulfillment of his dreams is a beautiful day for him.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df1d44c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6df1d44c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-189c0347 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"189c0347\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b8088c\" data-id=\"3b8088c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-533ee49d elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"533ee49d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mrs. A had spent six days in the palliative care ward at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital in central Taiwan. Cancer cells had metastasized to her brain, lungs, liver, and abdominal cavity, resulting in symptoms of pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting. Her emotions were unsettled, characterized by fear, depression, and irritability. She had also started experiencing delirium, confusion, loud outbursts, and difficulty sleeping. Her husband, who was by her side as her caregiver, was also grappling with sleeplessness due to worry and anxiety.<\/p><p>Aromatherapy volunteer Li Yu-jin (\u674e\u7389\u9326) entered Mrs. A\u2019s room with a blend of essential oils. Greeting the patient, she said, \u201cI\u2019ll give you a massage; it\u2019ll be very soothing. Don\u2019t be afraid!\u201d In just over ten minutes, Mrs. A peacefully fell asleep. Li continued to massage her swollen and stiff lower limbs.<\/p><p>Through the calming aroma of essential oils and comforting massages, Li communicates abundant love and warmth to patients, alleviating their fear and anxiety and providing compassionate support on their final journey. She shared, \u201cMany people ask me, \u2018Aren\u2019t you afraid to provide aromatherapy massages for terminally ill patients?\u2019 I tell them, \u2018You wouldn\u2019t be afraid of your own family member in that situation, right? I\u2019m not afraid because I treat every patient as my own family.\u2019\u201d<\/p><p>She explained that she had been volunteering in hospice care for 20 years, and the essential oils she used came from the kindness of the public\u2019s donations. \u201cEveryone contributes what they can to support the patients,\u201d she said. 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https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/20230816\u53f0\u4e2d\u6148\u6fdf\u91ab\u9662\u5fc3\u84ee\u75c5\u623f\u4e4b\u82b3\u7642\u5fd7\u5de5-D4s-\u9ec3\u7b71\u54f2013-\u54f2\u4fee-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f53061 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f53061\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Li Yu-jin (right) examines the records of patients who are open to aromatherapy before prescribing individualized essential oil formulas for them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-707b18d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"707b18d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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elementor-element-7a4ef73c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a4ef73c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30d00fdf\" data-id=\"30d00fdf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19734424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19734424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>Magical fingers<\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a73f73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a73f73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Li was introduced to the world of essential oils at the age of 33. While attending classes offered by an aromatherapy association, she discovered that essential oils were already widely used in clinical settings overseas, effectively relieving various discomforts. Inspired, she thought, \u201cEssential oils are so beneficial; I can use them to help those in need.\u201d<\/p><p>At first, Li joined instructors from the aromatherapy association in offering services to hospital palliative care wards. Now, she regularly volunteers every Wednesday at China Medical University Hospital in central Taiwan and every other Wednesday at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital. She seldom takes a day off, doing so only when she has exams or needs to travel abroad.<\/p><p>Li encountered Ms. B, a patient at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital. \u201cI never expected massages to be this effective,\u201d Ms. B said over and over. A radiant smile had graced her face since the massage session provided by Li began, a stark contrast to the fact that she was a critically ill patient with salivary gland cancer that had spread to her lungs. When she talked, she opened up and seemed to momentarily forget about her illness. \u201cI sell pineapples and green foxtail at the market\u2014all grown by my family! I also sell ginger.\u201d<\/p><p>She continued, \u201cSome say that once you check into a palliative care ward, there\u2019s no hope or that it\u2019s time to settle affairs. But I still hold onto a glimmer of hope. Taking medication and injections every day, my wish is to return home one day.\u201d<\/p><p>Huang Mei-ling (\u9ec3\u7f8e\u73b2), the head nurse of the palliative care ward at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, said that a common characteristic of end-stage cancer patients is neglecting self-care. Massage can promote relaxation and comfort, allowing them to feel loved and cared for. \u201cLi\u2019s fingers work wonders,\u201d Huang added. \u201cShe can sense the issues or emotions of a patient. The happy smile on many patients she has massaged shows the profound enjoyment they experienced. Some even open up emotionally, especially breast cancer patients, who release many hidden emotions.\u201d<\/p><p>Liu Jia-yi (\u5289\u4552\u5100), another aromatherapy volunteer, shared that she joined in the services after discovering a severe shortage of such volunteers while she was serving at the information desk of China Medical University Hospital five or six years ago. The hospital had been seeking aromatherapy volunteers for its palliative care unit, but without much success. For a long time, Li Yu-jin was the only volunteer holding an aromatherapist certificate. Liu decided to sign up and began learning alongside Li.<\/p><p>Liu reflected on her initial shock and fear when seeing patients with deformed facial features and ulcerated lesions due to head and neck cancers. She said, \u201cLi remained calm, so I gradually overcame my fear by following her lead.\u201d<\/p><p>As it happens, Liu\u2019s mother fell victim to terminal cancer too. It was only four short months from her diagnosis to her passing. During that time, severe abdominal fluid retention prevented her from walking. Liu asked Li to create an essential oil formula for her mom and personally massaged her every day. She went on, \u201cI never imagined that one day I would be helping my own mother with my skills as an aromatherapy volunteer.\u201d<\/p><p>One day, Li said to Liu, \u201cI want to see your mother.\u201d Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Li visited Liu\u2019s mother, providing a massage and chatting with her. Liu recalled her mom\u2019s reaction to Li\u2019s visit. \u201cMy mom was very happy that day. It had been a long time since I saw her smile. She said it felt so good and praised Li, saying that she massaged better than I did!\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2debd656 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2debd656\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a61b0dc\" data-id=\"2a61b0dc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e793fca elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1e793fca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/20230816\u53f0\u4e2d\u6148\u6fdf\u91ab\u9662\u5fc3\u84ee\u75c5\u623f\u4e4b\u82b3\u7642\u5fd7\u5de5-D4s-\u9ec3\u7b71\u54f2109-\u54f2\u4fee-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/tcmonthly.tzuchiculture.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/20230816\u53f0\u4e2d\u6148\u6fdf\u91ab\u9662\u5fc3\u84ee\u75c5\u623f\u4e4b\u82b3\u7642\u5fd7\u5de5-D4s-\u9ec3\u7b71\u54f2109-\u54f2\u4fee-768x1154.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-731b0bdd\" data-id=\"731b0bdd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24e50fd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24e50fd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Li Yu-jin, a dedicated aromatherapy volunteer, plans to continue in her role for as long as she has the physical strength, even into old age.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cbe19cf elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3cbe19cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a46b8f5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a46b8f5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d0b481b\" data-id=\"1d0b481b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b86bcf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b86bcf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><strong>Expressing love through touch<\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b90f5f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b90f5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When visiting a hospital ward, Li Yu-jin pays special attention to patients without family by them to provide care. On one occasion, she met an elderly woman who had to skip bathing because she had no one to help her. Despite the challenging sanitary conditions the woman presented, Li gave the woman full-body massages. She kept going even when she kneaded out small particles of grime during the process.<\/p><p>The elderly woman tearfully confided, \u201cMy family avoids me, fearing I\u2019ll infect them. Yet, you help me without wearing gloves; you touch me directly.\u201d Li typically refrains from using gloves during massages, emphasizing, \u201cI can simply wash my hands afterward. The essence of a massage is the comforting feeling of touch; I only wear gloves if there are lesions on my hands.\u201d<\/p><p>While family members may not be able to share a patient\u2019s physical pain, helping them learn to express their care through touch remains profoundly meaningful. \u201cUpon entering a room,\u201d Li said, \u201cI always inquire, \u2018What\u2019s your relationship with the patient?\u2019 If they are a son or daughter, I say, \u2018Come, let\u2019s repay your parent\u2019s kindness. I\u2019ll teach you how to massage.\u2019\u201d<\/p><p>Li has bid farewell to over a thousand patients over the past two decades. She maintains her composure when confronting death. For example, recently she was helping a patient who was struggling to breathe. Li realized the patient didn\u2019t have much time left, and so told the patient\u2019s daughter, \u201cI\u2019ll massage half, and you can do the other half.\u201d The patient passed away shortly after the massage. Li calmly extended her blessings, remarking, \u201cFor him, in such pain, passing away was a relief. Therefore, I calmly wished him to rest in peace.\u201d<\/p><p>A man in his 40s, battling connective tissue cancer, had developed tumors, large and small, on his thighs. Because the man\u2019s tumors gave off a foul odor, other patients avoided sharing a room with him, leading to his confinement in a single room. Clearly depressed, he intentionally covered himself with a blanket to contain the smell and avoided interactions with others.<\/p><p>Wearing two masks with essential oil dropped onto them, Li entered the man\u2019s room composedly. She aimed to sterilize and reduce inflammation of his legs using a blend of citrus oils, cedarwood, lavender, and lemon. Due to her efforts, the unpleasant odor in the room subsided after a week. \u201cThis young man continued to stay silent,\u201d she said, \u201cbut he no longer hid beneath his blanket and shunned others. Knowing that aromatherapy can help people like this brings the greatest comfort to me.\u201d<\/p><p>Simultaneously managing her aromatherapy practice, preparing for professional exams, and volunteering is no easy task. Yet, Li\u2019s initial aspirations and unwavering dedication fuel her passion, driving her continuous efforts. Whenever fatigue sets in and she feels on the brink of being unable to carry on, she reflects on her initial motivation. \u201cBeing an aromatherapy volunteer is my personal aspiration. If I quit, who will create essential oil formulas for the patients? Many patients say, \u2018We\u2019ve been waiting for you; why haven\u2019t you come?\u2019 Just thinking about this instantly renews my energy.\u201d<\/p><p>Li Yu-jin and her three fellow aromatherapy volunteers, all in their 50s, are eager to involve the younger generation. She said, \u201cI can\u2019t predict how long I can keep going. I\u2019m just doing my best now, serving patients the best I can and hoping to teach my skills and knowledge to more people. I want to continue this journey into old age. 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