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Pain does not discriminate. It affects people of all races, economic status, and life stages – from our very young to our elders. While pain is common among older adults, it tends not to be adequately treated or managed.
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Brown, M., Crowe, A. (2011). Navigating Pain Care: Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs and Resources to Help. In: Gloth, F. (eds) Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults. Aging Medicine. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-618-4_13
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