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    Assessment and management of pain in the elderly

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    Due to the high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, cancer, and other medical conditions in elderly patients, pain is a significant concern for this age group and their caregivers. Despite the frequent experience of pain in this population, few assessment and management techniques have been developed and tested to treat pain in the elderly. To provide effective pain relief, medical-surgical nurses must know how to adapt assessment and management techniques for elderly patients

    Sexuality and Aging in Long-Term Care

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    Sexuality is a continuing human need common to all people. However, sexuality of the aging population has received minimal attention as a significant component of older adults\u27 lives. Residents of long-term care facilities are particularly burdened with numerous barriers to achieving sexual satisfaction. Despite the barriers, the continuing sexual needs of the elderly must be addressed with the same priority as nutrition, hydration, and other well-accepted needs. This article provides practical guidance to assist health care professionals assess and manage the sexual needs of older residents of long-term care facilities

    Pain in Older Adults

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    Pain is a prevailing physical problem among older adults resulting in systemic agitation and altered quality of life. Although the possibility remains that older adults experience and report less pain, the need exists to objectively evaluate pain in order to provide the most effective pain management. Several standardized tools are available to assess pain in older adults at baseline and at subsequent, frequent intervals. Following an objective assessment, pain may be managed with pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods

    Editorial: Who Knew?

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    Editorial: A Year like No Other

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    Editorial

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    Editorial: Are we Listening?

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    Editors Note

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    Editors Note

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    Editorial: New Year's Resolutions

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