Pain Control in the Elderly and Individuals with Dementi

Understanding Pain Management for the Elderly and Dementia Patients by vic's Workspace
Pain in the elderly patient may be more difficult to assess because of the patient’s cognitive and physical impairments. Traditional approaches to pain management may need to be modified because of a sometimes-elusive diagnosis, altered patient physiology, and the risk of more prominent side effects.
The goals of therapy are to decrease pain while increasing function and enhancing quality of life.
Because chronic non-cancer pain can be reduced but not eliminated, ongoing pain reporting is common in patients with dementia.
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Pain in the Elderly and Dementia Patients
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A Square Peg in a Round Hole?
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Adapting to Cognitive and Physical Challenges
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Exploring Multimodal Pain Management Strategies
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A Holistic Approach to Pain and Dignity