Chronic pain is experienced by as many as two out of three older adults. Now, a new study finds that pain may be more hazardous than previously thought, contributing to an increased risk of falls ...

For example, a recent study of chronic pain sufferers found that those who took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, had nearly the same increased dementia risk as those taking ...

Aug. 25, 2020 — Chronic pain affects the majority of older adults in the United States, and getting enough exercise plays a key role in pain management. New research suggests that how people ...

"Chronic pain is very common in older adults, and is often associated with other issues, such as depression, insomnia, social isolation and poor quality of life," co-author Brandon Verdoorn, a ...

HealthDay News — For older adults with chronic pain, psychological interventions have small benefits, including reducing pain and catastrophizing beliefs, according to a review published online ...

Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a top cause of disability and functional impairment among older adults. In a new review of clinical trials, physician specialists recommend their top picks ...

Doctor-Senior-Patient-Talk_G_175388411 Researchers found a positive but weak correlation between psychological interventions and chronic pain treatment in older adults. Patients with noncancer ...

Chronic inflammation, already tied to heart disease and cancer, may also worsen the emotional toll of poor sleep. A new UCLA ...

One in four adults relied solely on medications to manage chronic pain, highlighting an opportunity to increase use of nonpharmacologic therapies, particularly in men, older adults and those with ...

A study in Aging and Mental Health links chronic joint pain and depression in seniors to faster memory decline. Research ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that older people with persistent pain show quicker declines in memory as they age and are more likely to have dementia years later, an indication that ...