Handbook of Pain Relief in Older Adults

1. Introduction
F. Michael Gloth

2. Pain, Pain Everywhere…Almost
F. Michael Gloth

3. Assessment
F. Michael Gloth

4. AGS 2009 Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Persistent Pain in Older Adults
F. Michael Gloth

5. Spirituality as an Adjunct to Pain Management
Cristina Rosca Sichitiu, Thomas Mulligan

6. The Role of Rehabilitation in Managing Pain in Seniors
Mark J. Gloth, Richard A. Black

7. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults: Nonopioid
Mary Lynn McPherson, Tanya J. Uritsky

8. Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults: Opioid and Adjuvant
Mary Lynn McPherson, Tanya J. Uritsky

9. Interventional Strategies for Pain Management
Kulbir S. Walia, Frederick W. Luthardt, Maneesh C. Sharma, Peter S. Staats

10. Pain Management in Long-Term Care
Susan L. Charette, Bruce A. Ferrell

11. The Politics of Pain: Legislative and Public Policy Issues
F. Michael Gloth

12. The Internet and Electronic Medical Records to Assist with Pain Relief
F. Michael Gloth

13. Navigating Pain Care: Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs and Resources to Help
Micke Brown, Amanda Crowe

14. Suggestions for Change: Education, Policy, and Communication
F. Michael Gloth

Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Geriatrics/Gerontology, Primary Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice / Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neurology