Chronic pain is common in elderly patients, including those with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent data point to a potential link by which the presence of chronic pain actually may
increase one’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and similar cognitive problems in later life.
However, recent data point to a potential link by which the presence of chronic pain actually may increase one’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and similar cognitive problems in later life. (Image: iStock)