Pain Management for Older Adults

Pain Management for Older Adults
ISBN-10
1496394828
ISBN-13
9781496394828
Category
Medical
Pages
214
Language
English
Published
2018-01-10
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Authors
Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Heather Hadjistavropoulos

Description

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.

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