Title: Developing the Next Generation of Non-Pharmacologic Approaches to Pain Management in Older Adults Presenter: Dr. M. Carrington (Cary) Reid, MD, PhD, Weill Cornell Medicine Overview: Dr. Reid will summarize what is known about current behavioral approaches to the management of later life pain, review factors that underlie the need for the development of age-appropriate approaches, and summarize recommendations from the recently released Federal Pain Research Strategy supporting these efforts.

Title: Practical Behavioral Interventions for Older Adults with Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions Presenter: Kelli Allen, PhD, UNC School of Medicine Dr. Allen will discuss behavioral interventions including physical activity, weight management, and pain coping skills training for older adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions (including osteoarthritis and low back pain), with an emphasis on remotely delivered programs that can be broadly disseminated.  Her discussion will include practical aspects of intervention delivery, particularly as they relate to special considerations for older adults.