Identifying and managing pain for patients with advanced dementia

IntroductionPain assessment tools for patients with dementiaWhat can be used to manage pain?Last Few Days of LifeConclusionReferences This is part two of a two part article. Part one can be read here.   Introduction The number of people living with dementia is growing, affecting one in 141 of those aged 65 years and over. By 2025, this number is expected to increase by 40%.1 The older population has increased comorbidities and so are more likely to experience pain from conditions such as osteoarthritis, peripheral vascular disease and cardiac problems.2,3 The frequency of joint pain in those older than 85 years