162 – Chronic Pain in Aging: What Really Helps & What to Know About Prescription Painkillers

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how the most common causes of chronic pain in later life, and how pain should be evaluated. She also covers treating pain through non-drug methods, and explains what to know about commonly used painkillers.

In this episode:

• Truths about chronic pain in aging
• Types of chronic pain: arthritis, stenosis, myofascial, more
• How pain should be evaluated
• How geriatricians approach chronic pain
• Non-drug options for pain
• Medications used to treat pain

Related episode: 161 – Tylenol, Advil, or Aspirin? What’s Safest for Older Adults

Related Resources:

• How to Choose the Safest Over-the-Counter Painkiller for Older Adults
• 7 Commonly Neglected Problems to Address for Healthier Aging