By 2030, the CDC estimates 6 million Americans aged 85 and older will suffer from chronic pain. The expected health care costs paid by the US government in this population alone is 40 billion dollars. While this is known, chronic pain in older adults is often overlooked and mismanaged.

The goal of this multidisciplinary research is to advance knowledge of the information behaviors of adult women over 85 experiencing chronic pain. Our findings frame ways to empower older adults to become informed managers of their pain, specifically addressing the burgeoning relationship between pain management strategies and remote technologies. This contribution will influence the design and implementation of specialized technologies and policies targeted to older adults.