18: Growing Older with Pain

Pain has often been seen as an inevitable part of getting older. Airing Pain listened in to a panel of experts at a ‘Growing Old with Pain: Innovation, Creativity and Development’ conference in Edinburgh to hear how pain treatments can dramatically improve the quality of life of older patients. The importance of family and carers taking an active role in the management of elderly patient’s pain is highlighted, along with the importance of raising awareness of the best treatments for pain in older people among health professionals. We also hear the inspirational story of Michael and Rosemary Morrison who together have rebuilt their lives around their chronic back pain and the benefits of using computers and computer games to access information and exercise.In this programme: Michael and Rosemary Morrison, Pain Association Scotland Ron Marsh, Patient Dorothy-Grace Elder, ex MSP, campaigner Dr Beverly Collett Prof. Dennis Martin, Director of Centre for Rehabilitation Sciences, Teesside University Professor Peter Passmore, Queens University Belfast Dr Pat Schofield, Director of Study for Advanced Nursing, Centre of Academic Primary Care Dr Kevin Voles, Consultant Clinical Psychologist  #AbleRadio #AiringPain #PainConcern