Touch & Pain
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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
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