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Nf579 Aging Sexuality, Kathy Bosch
Nf579 Aging Sexuality, Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Contrary to popular belief, the elderly are sexual beings. Each person is created to be a sexual being with normal desires of wanting to be loved and touched. Our culture tends to believe that love and sex belong only to the younger generations but many older adults enjoy being loved, touched and having sexual relations.
Common Stressors For Aging Adults, Kathy Bosch
Common Stressors For Aging Adults, Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Mental health is not easy to define, but aging successfully should mean a person has good mental health. This does not mean older adults will never experience any problems or diseases, but that symptoms will be treated and controlled. Mental health problems should not interfere with leading a rewarding life.
Depression In Later Life, Kathy Bosch
Depression In Later Life, Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
We all understand feeling sad or "blue" from time to time. Personal losses or crises can leave us with low energy and a sense of unhappiness. These reactions are a normal part of living. But depression and depressive symptoms in the older individual present unique challenges.
Grief — A Human Experience, Kathy Bosch
Grief — A Human Experience, Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Like stress, grief is a part of everyone’s life, but it seems to happen more often when a person gets older. Grief can be caused by any loss.
How Can I Help An Older Person Who May Have A Mental Illness?, Kathy Bosch
How Can I Help An Older Person Who May Have A Mental Illness?, Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Even though many persons suffer with a mental illness or disease at some point in their lives, these problems are treatable.
Mental Health And Aging, Kathy Bosch
Mental Health And Aging, Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Mentally healthy people have the ability to respond to others, to love and be loved, and to cope with others in give-and-take relationships.