Springer Handbook of Pain and Aging - Adult Development Series

Explore the complex relationship between aging and pain with the Handbook of Pain and Aging, part of the Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging. This volume addresses how pain and aging manifest across different cultures and populations. It operates on the understanding that while aging itself is not a disease, the risk and frequency of disease processes naturally increase over time. As the body ages, the ability to restore damage and insult slows down, the immune system becomes compromised, and slow-growing pathologies can reach critical mass in later years. This text provides a foundation for understanding these physiological changes and the psychological aspects involved. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of physical health, disease progression, and the aging process in various social contexts.