This book will enable readers to understand the principles underpinning the management of pain which a particular emphasis upon the care of the older adult. The

Highlights major new accomplishments in such areas as the neurobiology of pain, age-related psychological and cognitive differences in pain perception, and the

This book addresses relevant issues to enhance pain management nurses need to advocate for effective pain treatment in the elderly. Significant changes in the e

Pain in later life is both quite common and disabling, and it differs significantly in terms of its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment from pain in the general

Written specifically for older adults who need practical information and advice for managing chronic pain, this easy-to-read, illustrated guide offers effective