Many people with a learning disability enjoy complementary therapies during their everyday life. These could be particularly helpful to an individual during the end of their life to improve relaxation and comfort. Some examples of different forms of therapy are:
- Aromatherapy: The use of natural oils with therapeutic properties.
- Massage: To help individuals relax, soothe muscle pain and general comfort from contact.
- Reflexology: Specialised foot or hand massage.
- Acupuncture: Acupuncture needles inserted to different parts of the body to affect the flow of energy.
- Art therapy: To help people express themselves through art.
- Music therapy: To help people express themselves through music.