Well-being among Elderly Individuals with Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a persistent disorder marked by widespread muscle and joint pain, exhaustion, sleep issues, and cognitive impairments, profoundly affecting the quality of life.Among elderly individuals, a study found that 5.5% had fibromyalgia and 14.1% experienced chronic widespread pain. [1]Fibromyalgia significantly impacts multiple dimensions of well-being, such as physical, emotional, cognitive, and social, especially in elderly individuals.Its intricate and enduring symptoms frequently compound age-related difficulties, making them more detrimental to everyday living.Nationally, the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India found that 36.6% of older adults were often troubled by pain, with a significant decline in quality of life among those affected. [2]he average quality of life score was 81.6 for those with pain, compared to 85.2 for those without, indicating a substantial impact of chronic pain on well-being.