Pain in older adults should not be seen as part of ageing.
A life in pain is something no one should have to face but a new report from Help the Aged shows how many older people are doing just that. Giving dignified, high quality care should be the first priority of all working in the care sector. The role pain management plays in delivering this goal is essential.
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Help the Aged, UK. paul.cann@helptheaged.org.uk
D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D006113:United Kingdom