This book is the first comprehensive guide devoted to the use of hypnosis for the specific needs of older adults. Designed as a practical clinical companion rather than a theoretical overview, it provides a clear, structured, and evidence‑informed framework for integrating hypnotic techniques safely and effectively into everyday geriatric care.

It addresses the physiological, cognitive, and emotional characteristics of aging. Each intervention is carefully adapted to sensory changes, cognitive impairment, mobility limitations, and the values and priorities of older adults, ensuring respectful, person‑centered care.

Written in accessible, clinically grounded language, it is intended primarily for trained nurses, while also serving physicians, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams who work directly with older patients. Readers will find precise, actionable guidance—supported by real clinical examples—on managing pain, anxiety, breathlessness, and dementia‑related behaviors, as well as enhancing comfort, communication, and emotional support in end‑of‑life care.

At a time when healthcare systems are seeking effective, non‑pharmacological strategies to reduce medication burden, this book offers validated hypnotic approaches that improve well‑being while supporting safer, more compassionate care.

Structured, practical, and deeply human, it fills a long‑standing gap at the intersection of gerontology and therapeutic communication. More than a procedural manual, it invites clinicians—especially nurses—to transform their practice by promoting dignity, comfort, and meaningful connection through the therapeutic use of hypnosis.

Geneviève Perennou is a state-registered nurse and hypnotherapist whose career has centred on enhancing communication and comfort in clinical settings. She has written several books in French, including "Hypnosis to Support Elderly Patients" and "Hypnotic Metaphors to Support Patients During Technical Procedures", publications illustrating her interest in practical, patient‑focused uses of therapeutic hypnosis.

She completed a postgraduate diploma in clinical hypnosis at the Milton Erickson Institute of Quebec, where she developed her expertise in Ericksonian and medical approaches.

In parallel with her clinical work, she has been active in training and supervising healthcare teams, helping nurses and multidisciplinary groups to incorporate hypnosis into routine care—particularly in services working with older adults.

Now based in Dublin, Ireland, she maintains a private practice and continues to teach across Europe. Her contributions are widely valued for their clarity, compassion, and strong grounding in the everyday realities of clinical practice.