Guidelines from the American Geriatric Society Target Management of Chronic Pain in Older
Persons | AAFP Advertisement search close brand logo VERNA L. ROSE Am Fam Physician …

Older patients often are undertreated and underdiagnosed for pain because of a
misperception that as people age, they have to learn to live with increasing discomfort. Not …

As the population ages, primary care physicians face an increasing number of individuals
who suffer from the effects of chronic diseases, including the accompanying chronic pain …

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.'It is recognized as a complex
phenomenon derived from sensory stimuli and modified by individual memory, expectations …

The care of older adults suffering with pain is a difficult task that calls for understanding as
well as compassion. Dr. Quinlan-Colwell has written an excellent book that deals with every …

Elderly patients are among the fastest growing segment of the world's population and often
suffer multiple medical problems, of which pain is the most common complaint that motivates …

The population is aging. Globally more than 900 million people are 60 years of age or older,
and this group is growing at a rate of more than 3% per year. 1 More than 20% of the …

Background. Chronic or persistent pain is a common problem in older adults and is often
associated with significant physical disability and psychosocial problems. The potential …

Pain is a complex phenomenon caused by noxious sensory stimuli or neuropathological
mechanisms. An individual's memories, expectations, and emotions modify the experience …

The second edition of the Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults: An Evidence-Based
Approach expands on the first edition by providing a number of timely new features. Most …