Older Adults with Pain: Most Effective Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Therapies


Pain can very seriously impact activities of daily living and quality of life for our elderly patients. Multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and potential for harm make it a challenge to determine the appropriate drug, dosages, and maintenance of therapy. Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, will deliver evidence-supported updates for pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies to manage pain in the elderly.