ISBN |
9781496394811 |
Shelf Location |
618.97/PAI |
Health |
Title |
Pain management for older adults : : a self-help guide / / editors, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos and Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos |
Edition |
Second ed. |
Publication Details |
Seattle, Washington: ©2019 IASP Press/Wolters Kluwer, |
Collation |
189 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm ; |
General Note |
'Easy-to-follow techniques for managing your pain' on cover. |
Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Abstract/Summary |
Written specifically for older adults who need practical information and advice for managing chronic pain, this easy-to-read, illustrated guide offers effective techniques, exercises, and methods to improve quality of life. With an emphasis on realistic goals, resisting negative thoughts, and mind/body balance, this second edition of Pain Management for Older Adults: A Self-Help Guide offers an up-to-date approach to successful pain management, ideal for older adults with chronic pain, physicians and health-care providers, and caregivers. - Includes self-assessment checklists, progress charts, photos and illustrations, and clear instructions for managing pain - in easy-to-read large print. - Uses worksheets, bulleted lists, and an easy-to-follow organization to improve learning and help you effectively tailor information to your specific needs. - Examines the many areas of daily life that affect chronic pain, including relaxation and mood, social support, exercise, the home environment, nutrition, sleep, the physician-patient relationship, and the role of medication. - Provides information for caregivers of older adults who have dementia. - Discusses many techniques and methods that have been found to be helpful for patients of any age who live with persistent pain. |
Subject |
Pain in old age -- Treatment |
Pain -- Physiological aspects |
Quality of life |
Pain Management collection |
Other Author |
Hadjistavropoulos, Thomas |
Hadjistavropoulos, Heather D. |
Alternate Title |
A self-help guide : pain management for older adults |
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