Chronic pain and Mental Wellness In Older Adults: Understanding The Connection

Pain is a common problem among older persons who are more likely to experience chronic medical conditions.  It is believed that more than 50% of the community, and another 80% residing in nursing homes suffer with chronic pain.  It is also known that a direct connection exists between chronic pain and emotional and mental wellbeing.

Attend this forum and learn about the ways that pain can affect the older adults you work and interact with.  Learn practical information you can apply as you work with individuals and families, and about resources and coping strategies that can help minimize the effects on mental health of older adults.

The presenter at this workshop will be Pam Heiple, NPP APRN-BC, Coordinator of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at Highland Hospital.  Instructor UR School of Nursing, Psychiatric NP Program.  Psychiatric Consultant to Highland Living Center.  Fairport Baptist Homes, MM Ewing Continuing Care Center.

Registration Fee:  $10 per person or your organization can become a member of the Older Persons Forum for $30.  This fee allows organizations to send an unlimited number of staff to all of the Forums held in 2010.

Deadline for registrations is February 15th.

Please call the Mental Health Association at (585) 325-3145 to register or to get more information.