Motivating Movement: An Age-Friendly Approach to Pain Mood and Mobility

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Jul 29, 202600:48:20Science & Medicine

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common la...

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