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There are no general contraindications for massage to the geriatric population. Of course there are some concerns that should be addressed. One of them is cardiovascular disease. The others include osteoporosis, neuropathy, and dementia. Other than that, massage is just as good for them as for any one, and that means awfully darn good.

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