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
My husband is partially disabled from 4 back surgeries, a total hip and soon another hip surgery. In Gr8 pain and has begun using alcohol. Ideas?
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered 17 hours agoMom needs a knee brace. Any suggestions?
9 AnswersBubba12345 Answered Mar 7, 2024I’m sitting with my dad wondering when the end will come. He is in pain.
16 AnswersDaughterof1930 Answered Mar 3, 2024ER 2-25-24 with agonizing pain but involuntarily committed and transported from medical care hospital to psychiatric hospital.
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Mar 3, 2024
Pain Discussions
My 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 17, 2023Asking for prayers from all of the forum members that pray.
227 CommentsExveemon Commented Mar 30, 2023Complaining mother. Any advice?
12 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Dec 2022
Pain Related Topics
- Care Decisions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia Behaviors
- Severe Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Chemotherapy
- Caregiving
- Moderate Dementia
- Violent Behavior
- Area Agency on Aging
- Aging in Place
- Mild Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Home Modification