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Sexuality can be defined as the expression of male and female sexual desires, instincts, and ____________.
Sexuality can be defined as the expression of male and female sexual desires, instincts, and activities (Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions, 2006). All human beings have the need to express their desire for sex. Sex not only continues our species but creates deep longing and relationship that nurtures the human spirit and well-being. As we age, the actual practice of sexual intercourse may change but the need for sexual expression remains part of us. Everyone has the right to express their sexuality without fear of judgement.
True or False:
In the “Building Capacity to Support Sexuality” video, Lori Schindel Martin says that failure to address and support sexuality and intimacy in long-term care creates a risk of psychological damage and marginalization of individuals.
See video: Building Capacity to Support Sexuality and Intimacy in the Context of Dementia
The topic of sexuality and aging is often treated with tremendous sentimentality or with derisive humor, and it is hard for some people to conceive of sexual desire and passion among the elderly except in terms of lechery, or:
While prior to the 1960s the topic of sex in later life was consciously ignored in the media, not included in most sex research, and considered an inappropriate issue for public discussion, today it is receiving increasing attention. Even now the topic of sexuality and aging is often treated with tremendous sentimentality or with derisive humor, and it is hard for some people to conceive of sexual desire and passion among the elderly except in terms of lechery. While perhaps receding in the popular imagination, the image of the “dirty old man” that chases after young women has not disappeared.
Until recently, feelings of sexuality and sexual need among those over 60 years of age might be cause for guilt feelings, based on culturally constructed assumptions that people are supposed to:
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While perhaps receding in the popular imagination, the image of the “dirty old man” that chases after young women has not disappeared. Moreover, until recently, feelings of sexuality and sexual need among those over 60 years of age might be cause for guilt feelings, based on the culturally constructed assumption that people were supposed to “mature out of” sexual interest and become sexual neuters as they entered into their so-called “golden years.”
Studies have shown that physical capacity for male erection and male and female orgasm continue almost _______________.
Most elderly people believe that sex contributes to both physical and psychological health. Furthermore, studies have shown that physical capacity for male erection and male and female orgasm continue almost indefinitely, and that achieving orgasm is desired but not always achieved. Research has also found that sexual practices are varied and include masturbation and oral sex in addition to intercourse, and, for many, sexual satisfaction increases rather than decreases as individuals enter into their senior years.
True or False:
Research has found that, for many, sexual satisfaction increases rather than decreases as individuals enter into their senior years.
Most elderly people believe that sex contributes to both physical and psychological health. Furthermore, studies have shown that physical capacity for male erection and male and female orgasm continue almost indefinitely, and that achieving orgasm is desired but not always achieved. Research has also found that sexual practices are varied and include masturbation and oral sex in addition to intercourse, and, for many, sexual satisfaction increases rather than decreases as individuals enter into their senior years.
While intimacy can be defined in many ways, the evidence suggests that “light forms” of expression such as ________________ by people with dementia are widely considered acceptable in care homes.
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While intimacy can be defined in many ways, the evidence suggests that “light forms” of expression such as holding hands, stroking, or kissing by people with dementia is widely considered acceptable in care homes. However, any further form of sexual expression is met with concern at best and outrage and shock at worst.
True or False:
Generally, research has found that age typically diminishes the need and desire for sex.
Generally, research has found that age typically does not significantly diminish the need and desire for sex, that regular sexual activity is standard when a partner is available, and that most elderly people believe that sex contributes to both physical and psychological health.
Prior to the _______, the topic of sex in later life was consciously ignored in the media, not included in most sex research, and considered an inappropriate issue for public discussion.
With changing dietary and activity patterns and new medical treatments, many people in their senior years are relatively healthy and desirous of continuing an active life, including an active sex life. While prior to the 1960s the topic of sex in later life was consciously ignored in the media, not included in most sex research, and considered an inappropriate issue for public discussion, today it is receiving increasing attention.
True or False:
The onset of dementia can lead to some big changes which almost always mean the end of a happy sex life.
Intimate relationships can take many different forms and sex is not important for everyone. Over time, some partners develop forms of physical intimacy, such as touching, that do not correspond with what they had previously thought of as “sex.” The onset of dementia certainly doesn’t have to mean the end of a happy sex life. It can lead to some big changes, but then all relationships change over time.
