Pain in Older Adults
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Caring For Those in Chronic Pain: How Spouses Cope
Becoming the primary caregiver for a spouse in chronic pain goes beyond what might be easily imaginable. Asking for help, staying social, and using humor are just a few of the many valuable suggestions for this difficult task.
1 CommentIn Pain? Blame Your Brain
One of the most frustrating and debilitating forms of pain is chronic pain. Chronic pain can last for years and is hard to treat. Understanding the mind-body connection can help people cope with chronic pain.
1 CommentBeating Chronic Pain in the Elderly
Pain is one of the most complex symptoms to treat. Sufferers aren’t always able to pinpoint exactly where they hurt, making the diagnosis and treatment tricky. But pain shouldn't keep your elderly loved one from enjoying activities they enjoy.
2 CommentsHow to Alleviate Physical Pain at the End of Life
Making a person who is dying more comfortable and alleviating physical pain is an important priority for family caregivers. Physical comfort and pain management should be the focus of providing end of life care.
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Pain Questions
Does anyone have experience making a decision about turning off an ICD (Implanted defibrillator) off on their hospice loved one?
21 AnswersPeasuep Answered 20 hours agoMy father's swallow had not gone, they still starved him to death in the hospice, he was not actively dying, he was admitted for medication management.
5 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Sep 17, 2024How do I get palliative care for my extreme kyphosis, causing intractable pain?
3 AnswersElizabethAR37 Replied Sep 15, 2024SW at rehab told me Fri .that Medicare wants to discharge my 91+yr old mom this Wed. after 9 days. Mom wants to return to her condo. Oh no!
8 AnswersDaughterof1930 Answered Sep 3, 2024
Pain Discussions
Hip replacement questions.
17 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Sep 15, 2024Head movement causes pain in the back of the neck. It has been said that it is caused by a bulging disc, due to osteoporosis.
3 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Jun 28, 2024My dear wife has been diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer’s kind as of 8 years ago. I need help with pain fixation and anxiety.
4 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Nov 2, 2023What have your PT/OT (therapy for retaining ability to self-ambulate & help with pain) experiences in hospice been?
18 Commentscxmoody Commented Aug 2023
Pain Related Topics
- Care Decisions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Dementia Behaviors
- Cognitive Decline
- Severe Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Chemotherapy
- Caregiving
- Moderate Dementia
- Violent Behavior
- Area Agency on Aging
- Aging in Place
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Mild Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Home Modification