Recognition and management of pain in dementia

Due to the increased prevalence of dementia with increasing age, people presenting with cognitive impairment and dementia, either as a main problem or as part of general comorbidity, will be more common. Pain is also more prevalent in older people as they suffer from chronic conditions. This is no different in people with dementia. Here, we discuss the differences that may lie in the detection and management of that pain and in some specific issues around management.