Pain management can be challenging for seniors. They often have multiple health conditions and take various prescription medications that can have side effects. After a comprehensive examination, your aging loved one’s physician will develop a treatment plan that may include the following interventions to address chronic pain. Correct Nutritional Deficiencies As people age, they may lose their appetites as a result of taste and smell alterations, medication side effects, neurological problems, or depression. Appetite loss may result in nutritional deficiencies, which can cause joint and muscle pain. If your loved one is deficient in vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, or vitamin B12, he or she may develop increased arthritis pain and joint inflammation. The physician can evaluate your loved one’s…
