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What is true of older adults' experience of touch and pain?

Over time, both the central and peripheral nervous systems undergo changes, impacting how older adults experience their senses. The truth is that what is true of older adults' experience of touch and pain is a mix of both decreased sensitivity and increased vulnerability, creating a complex sensory landscape.

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