“…Older adults who acquire an unforeseen condition that leaves behind chronic pain can completely change how they initially envisioned their current work situation, retirement, leisure activities and more. Chronic pain leads to a loss of social roles, inability to fulfill work roles, unmet expectations of the future, and dreams that feel unachievable due to limited mobility (Vendrusculo-Fangel, et al, 2019;Domenichiello & Ramsden, 2019;Dahlhamer, et al, 2018). Another big concern from older adults living with chronic pain is the appearance of being old or helpless, or appearing like they have a deficit by using back braces, canes, or other assistive devices (Stensland & Sanders, 2018).…”