Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Geriatric pain management: 101

International Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology

July 08-10, 2014 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-North Shore Conference Center, USA

Linda Dayer-Berenson

Keynote: J Gerontol Geriat Res

Abstract:

The geriatric population is exploding. Acute and chronic pain is an important public health concern impacting our geriatric population disproportionately. Pain is often under reported in the geriatric population due to the mistaken belief that pain is a normal part of the aging process. This presentation will focus on the geriatric physiologic changes that impact both the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of pain treatment modalities as well as provide an overview of relevant information for effective pain management of this growing population.

Biography :

Linda Dayer-Berenson earned her PhD from Rutger?s University. She is an Associate Clinical Professor at Drexel University?College of Nursing and Health Professions in Philadelphia, PA and at the Neuromusculoskeletal Institute at Rowan University?School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ. She is a board certified NP specializing in pain management and is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.