When residents experience pain, it can affect their lives in every way from eating to sleeping and even simple movements. Caregivers commonly rely on residents to report their pain, but some residents, like those who suffer from dementia, are unable to communicate verbally. Under these circumstances, we need to use other methods to help assess pain. In this educational video, we will:
~ Define pain, so that it is easier to identify when it is present
~ Help you understand how to use your skills to recognize and assess pain in your residents
~ Address some special challenges that caregivers face in assessing pain when residents cannot self-report. This is often the case when residents have cognitive impairment, like different forms of dementia
~ Explore ways that you and your facility can help residents manage pain
This video will explain the differences between acute and chronic pain, and describe how people experience pain in different ways. Then we'll show you some simple methods to help assess pain and offer support to your residents.
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