People that are more active tend to have lesser rates of chronic pain than those that are more sedentary, according to a group of researchers. A team from the Arctic University of Norway looked at people who were physically … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things to Know About Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that includes joint pain and stiffness. It primarily impacts older individuals, but not always. However, severe arthritis can decrease the quality of life for senior citizens if it is left unchecked. While not all … [Read more...]
Pain Management in Seniors
Senior citizens have a special set of needs, and this is often accompanied by medications. Because pain management is often needed, opioids are often prescribed more heavily to senior citizens than to other age groups. In the past, it has … [Read more...]
Managing Pain with Senior Care
Many senior citizens suffer from chronic pain issues, and many doctors willingly prescribe legal opioids to help manage that pain. However, research says that the use of opioids--even those that are available as normal prescriptions or as … [Read more...]