Do you feel like pain interferes with your ability to enjoy your daily life? Do you often feel that no one really understands the level of pain you are experiencing? Perhaps you are a caregiver to someone with chronic pain? To offer help, RVNA is forming a Chronic Pain Discussion Group, which will meet every Thursday for 6 weeks, beginning January 12 from 1:30 – 2:30pm in the Caregiver Support Room at RVNA, 27 Governor Street in Ridgefield.
It is estimated that over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which is defined as pain that lasts longer than three months. It can be mild or agonizing, occasional or continuous, often inconvenient or completely incapacitating. Most often, pain is expected to stop once an underlying cause is treated. However, chronic pain can persist after injuries heal for no apparent reason.
Chronic pain is often seen as a physical problem, but many times it can take a physical and emotional toll on a person over time. Chronic pain is more than just discomfort; it changes how you go about your day. The emotional toll can make things worse and create a vicious cycle of pain coupled with negative feelings.
About RVNA
Founded in 1914, RVNA is an accredited non-profit Medicare-certified home healthcare agency that also supports public health and safety, and promotes the highest quality of life. RVNA provides compassionate care to all individuals, whether young or old, through a continuum of care that encompasses health care at home and in the community. RVNA also provides home health aides and companionship through a non-medical subsidiary called HomeCare by RVNA.
To Contact RVNA
Call RVNA at 203-438-5555. Visit RVNA at www.ridgefieldvna.org.