Describe the concepts surrounding mental health and the scope of mental health among the aged.

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to help you gain a greater understanding of the materials from Chapters 5-8, such as: the broad role mental health plays in the aging process; development later in life; intimacy and sexuality among the aged; and lastly, work and leisure among the aged.
Skills
In doing this assignment, you will apply the concepts of what you have learned from all of the resources available to you for Chapters 5-8. The examination of these materials will be essential to your success in this course / in school / in this field / in professional life beyond school:
Module Objectives for Chapters 5-8:
Describe the concepts surrounding mental health and the scope of mental health among the aged.
Summarize family development, kin relationships, and how numerous other networks play a part in strengthening our social bonds.
Describe the scope of intimacy and sexuality and how that evolves in later life.
Examine retirements, myths of older workers, and leisure opportunities.
Knowledge
This assignment is intended for you to gain a greater understanding of: the psychology of aging and the broad field it encompasses; friends, family, and community impact the everyday life of individuals, especially as we age; sexuality and sexual relationships among later-life couples; and retirement as a life transition.
Content knowledge item 1: Chapters 5-8
Content knowledge item 2: Videos and Other Sources
Tasks
Please complete the steps listed below in order, to complete this assignment with the most success.
Step 1: Read Chapters 5-8, watch any videos associated with Chapters 5-8, examine any other references or resources I have provided for Chapters 5-8.
Step 2: Answer the following question(s):
Chapter 5: Explain the myth of senility and its consequences on mental health care for the elderly.
Chapter 6: What affect does family structure have on late-life relationships and support systems?
Chapter 7: What are some advantages to sexual activity in late life, and what are some things that hinder sexual activity in late life?
Chapter 8: Explain at least three reasons for job discrimination against the elderly, including myths about older workers and studies that counter these myths?
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Submission Format
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Time Frame
You will have multiple days to complete this individual assignment. The assignment is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of the week the assignment is made available for you.
Criteria for Success
Please ensure your assignment meets the guidelines below, to obtain the maximum amount of points for this assignment.
Please include the question(s) before answering.
Be sure you have used all of the materials available to you for Chapters 5-8 to complete this assignment.
The finished assignment should be detailed and thorough.
The finished assignment should be free of any spelling or grammar errors.
The finished assignment should have a minimum of two paragraphs (for reference, each paragraph should have 5-10 sentences minimum) for each Chapter’s question(s). In other words, Chapter 5 should have a minimum of two paragraphs, Chapter 6 should have a minimum of two paragraphs, etc.
Do not expect to receive full credit for only doing the bare minimum.
You will not receive credit for this assignment if more than 20% of the assignment is being flagged by ‘Turn it In.’
This assignment is worth 100 points.

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