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 85 yr. old mom with dementia has an abscess under an old root canal, can it be drained instead of removed? I am nervous about the risks.
22 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered Mar 25, 2024Anyone have a loved one with an ankle inversion?
4 AnswersAHWilson Replied Mar 24, 2024I have a gentleman I care for who has dementia and all he has been doing is loudly moaning. Is this normal?
5 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied Mar 22, 2024My mom is moaning along and I don't know what it could be. I have tried heating pad on her hip.
2 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Mar 20, 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 2023Asking for prayers from all of the forum members that pray.
227 CommentsExveemon Commented Mar 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