Touch & Pain

pressure

declines with age

more pronounced by 60s, diminishing with advanced age

roughness/smoothness & hardness/softness

(/&/) sense of touch that has no appreciable change with age

insensitivity

its increased to pressure, temperature, or pain = risk for injury

pain

its' presence increases with age

older adults = insensitiveness to pain

pain

serves an important indicator that there is something wrong

decreased sensitivity

to pain = concern because it can conceal illnesses or injuries requiring medical attention

chronic health problems

responsible for most of the pain felt by older adults

chronic pain

if not managed = indiv resist movements for fear of feeling pain or injuring further

lack of activity

results in more restriction, further decreased participation, greater disability