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Information for Caregivers

PDF iconPain Terminology for Caregivers

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PDF iconMedication List for Caregivers

Pain Assessment Information

PDF iconFAST FACTS: When to Use Pain Assessment Tools

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Using a Pain Diary

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Lower Back Pain

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Neuropathic Pain

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Shingles

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Pain Management Information 

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Nondrug Pain and Symptom Management

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Cold as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Controlled Breathing & Guided Imagery as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Distraction as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Exercise as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Heat as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Massage as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Music as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Positioning as Nondrug Pain Treatment

PDF iconFAST FACTS: Relaxation as Nondrug Pain Treatment

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The developers of GeriatricPain.org have attempted to confirm the accuracy of all resources presented on this website. However, use of the information provided remains the responsibility of the individual clinician. Health care providers should use their clinical judgment in each situation and consider factors such as the patient’s age, medical condition, and the benefits versus risks of a suggested treatment.

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