HOUSTON: A group of experts in the fields of pain management and dementia care have launched a new training resource to help carers develop skills in identifying the signs and symptoms of chronic pain in people who are less able to communicate.
The training material titled ‘Recognizing Pain in People with Dementia: A Carer’s Guide’ has been designed to advise carers and other healthcare professionals how to recognize and assess pain in people who often have trouble communicating their discomfort…