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 …

The elderly population is projected to make up 20% of the total United States population by
the year 2030. In addition, epidemiological data suggests increasing prevalence of chronic …

Persistent pain is common in older adults and results in substantial morbidity. A recent,
nationally representative sample of community-dwelling older adults found that 67 …

Pain in older people is not only under-recognised, but is also under-treated. Many
professional bodies have documented that pain in this rapidly growing population is poorly …

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 …

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 …

Acute and chronic pain are frequently encountered problems in the care of older people.
Studies have documented that pain is often underrecognized and~ ndertreated.~,~~,~~ The …

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to present salient principles of pain management in
nursing homes and other long-term care settings. Methods: Review and author opinion …

As our populations age healthcare professionals in most areas of practice will increasingly
deal with older people and the health problems they present. One such problem is pain, but …

Pain medicine is among the youngest subspecialties of medicine and is still in the midst of
defining itself. In this process, it is very important to address the needs of the most vulnerable …