Pain Management In Older People Is A Very Important Area.

Pain management in older people is a very important area. The preferred approach is to treat the underlying cause however if the cure is not feasible then a symptom based approach would be used. There is a wide range of pharmacological treatment options and different modes of drug delivery. What are some of the reasons why some medications found to work well in younger persons may not work in the older age group? Give at least three reasons why.