Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide
ISBN: 978-0-931092-70-1
Published: 2008
Published: 2008

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Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide
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Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide
Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide
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Pain Management in Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide is designed to help older adults better understand and proactively address their chronic pain problems.
Who should buy this book?
With its self-assessment checklists, progress charts, photos and illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions for managing pain, this book is an essential guide for:
- Older adults with chronic pain
- Physicians and other health care providers
- Physical therapists and fitness consultants
- Spouses, family members, and caregivers
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Table of Contents
Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide
- Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide i1
- Contributing Authors viii8
- Introduction x10 free
- Disclaimer xiv14
- Acknowledgments xv15
- Chapter 1: Pain among Seniors 116 buy
- Chapter 2: Pain and Psychology 1328 buy
- Chapter 3: Taking Control: Effective Pain Management 2136 buy
- Chapter 4: Pain and Emotion 3954 buy
- Chapter 5: Social Support, Loneliness, and Pain 5570 buy
- Chapter 6: The Role of Exercise in Seniors’ Lives 6782 buy
- Chapter 7: Living in More Comfort: Maximizing Function and Energy 105120 buy
- Chapter 8: Sleep Hygiene and Nutrition 119134 buy
- Chapter 9: Effective Communication with Your Doctor 141156 buy
- Chapter 10: The Role of Medications 149164 buy
- Chapter 11: Information for Caregivers of Older Adults Who Have Dementia 169184 buy
- Final Thoughts 181196 buy
- Pain Management Review 183198
- Pain Management Resources from Around the World 186201
- Bibliography 189204
- Index 196211