Dementia Patients More Active With Routine Pain Medication

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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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Oftentimes dementia patients don't even realize that they are experiencing low-level pain, which prevents them from being willing to participate in activities. However, patients who are routinely given pain medication often become more interested in activities. I noticed this syndrome ...

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Thank you!
Leah
Friday, September 14, 2007 at 08:07 AM

This is an excellent observation to share with others. Thank you!
Leah

Dementia Patients More Active With Routine Pain Medication
lynn
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 06:55 PM

A very valid discussion point Jacquline

Undertreating pain in dementia is a very frightening and frequent fact. Unless the care giver is trained to recognise the signs in a person who is unable to communicate their pain then these patients will suffer in silence.
It's so important that care givers are suitably trained in the recognition of pain with these individuals.
I work very closely with the elderly and also care providers who provide services for the elderly in helping them to meet regulatory standards specifically within their medication systems. http://www.carecomply.co.uk/
Failing to recognise, identify and offer pain relief to dementia patients is neglectful and care givers should be seeking training/knowledge as soon as they become aware that they will be caring for someone with dementia.