title: A centre that uses alternative treatments to help clients de-stress.
abstract: This article explores the work of Lotus, Linking Older People Through UnderStanding and Support, an integrative and complementary therapies centre for older people in Glasgow. It was established in 2003 as a partnership between the NHS, local authority and local housing association. The centre is run by a committee of service users.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Trueland
mesh_terms: D002608:Charities / Q000458:organization & administration; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000451:nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D012606:Scotland; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*