In the United States alone, up to 30% of older adults suffer chronic pain. It can be debilitating, impacting function while also increasing social isolation.
On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Jake Strand about how older adults experience chronic pain, misconceptions about pain management, and different approaches to relieving pain and improving quality of life.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Biweekly
- PublishedJanuary 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTC
- Length34 min
- RatingClean