Do you believe sexuality is an important part of aging?

Warm-Up Activity 7.1: Watch a Video
Watch the Aging and Intimacy video, and then consider factors related to aging and intimacy.
Warm-Up Activity 7.2: Watch a Video
Watch the Boomer Dating video, and then consider the importance of social interaction in the lives of older adults.
Assignment
This week’s assignment requires you to focus on the importance of sexuality for older adults. Write a paper addressing sexuality in older adulthood.
In your paper, address the following points:
Identify five components of sexuality related to older adulthood.
Do you believe sexuality is an important part of aging?
What do researchers say about healthy aging and sexuality?
Address the concerns that arise with elder care and sexuality.
Why is it important to address sexuality as part of effective elder care?
Should elder care facilities such as nursing homes support the sexuality of its residents?
Make recommendations for effective responses to older adults, caregivers, or family members regarding questions that they have about sexuality in older adulthood.
Be sure to incorporate the research articles that you located in Week 6.
Length: 5-7 pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards

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