midterms 2 Flashcards
the desire for intimacy does not decrease with age however it can alter when?
the disorders and emotional changes that often occur with aging can interfere with developing and maintaining an intimate relationship.
physical intimacy may be lost because of the following:
- loss of a partner
- Disorder
- Use of drugs
- Age-related changes
- Reluctance to discuss effects of aging
- Discrepancy in expectations of partners
- Lack of privacy
- Shift to the other
most common age related barrier to intimacy
Loss of partner
disorder that can cause erectile dysfuntion
Diabetes and vascular disorder
defend why disorder lost physical intimacy
disorder such as diabetes and vascular disorder can cause erectile dysfunction, Arthritis arthritis can limit movements and make them painful.
The pain, discomfort, drugs, and worry associated with a disorder can dampen the desire for intimacy. Moderate to severe cognitive impairment complicates issues of consent to and comfort during intercourse. For the partner, the stress and demands of caregiving may interfere with intimacy.
Disorder moderate to severe cognitive impairment complicates?
issues of consent to and comfort during intercourse
level of sex hormones decrease causing changes such as
vaginal atrophy, reduced vaginal lubrication
what drugs can lost physical intimacy?
antihypertensives, psychoactive drugs) that can cause affeting with intimacy (erectile drsfuntion, reduced libido)
how does age related changes affect physical intimacy
Older adults are more likely to take drugs (eg, antihypertensives, psychoactive drugs) that can cause problems affecting intimacy (eg, erectile dysfunction, reduced libido).
how does reluctance to discuss effects of aging
If older people develop problems that interfere with physical intimacy or if they feel embarrassed about changes in their body (eg, wrinkles, sagging flesh), they may not want to discuss these changes with their partner or with a health care practitioner, who may be able to suggest solutions.
how does discrepancy in expectations of partnets
: One partner may want certain physical expressions of intimacy, but the other does not
how does lack of privacy of partners loss physical intimacy?
Lack of privacy: Older people who live with family members or in a long-term care facility have fewer opportunities for privacy, which are necessary for physical intimacy.
how does Shift to other forms of intimacy:
Some couples grow to prefer other forms of intimacy (eg, touching, massaging, kissing, verbal expressions of affection) that express familiarity, caring, or engagement with their partner
physical intimacy can help in what way?
prevent depression and improve self esteem and physical health
what changes in sexuality in women as she grow old
. As a woman ages, her vagina can shorten and narrow. Her vaginal walls can become thinner and a little stiffer. Most women will have less vaginal lubrication, and it may take more time for the vagina to naturally lubricate itself. These changes could make certain types of sexual activity, such as vaginal penetration, painful or less desirable.
if vaginal dryness is an issue what should do?
using water-based lubricating jelly or lubricated condoms may be more comfortable
If a woman is using hormone therapy to treat hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms
she may want to have sex more often than she did before hormone therapy..
what is impotence?
erectile dysfunction
what changes in sexuality in men as he grow old
As men get older, impotence (also called erectile dysfunction, or ED) becomes more common. ED is the loss of ability to have and keep an erection. ED may cause a man to take longer to have an erection. His erection may not be as firm or as large as it used to be. The loss of erection after orgasm may happen more quickly, or it may take longer before another erection is possible. ED is not a problem if it happens every now and then, but if it occurs often, talk with your doctor.
what are the illnessses, disabilities, medicines and surgery affect ability to have and enjoy sex?
- Arthiritis
- chronic pain
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- STroke
- Depression
- Surgery
- Medication
- Alcohol
what to do when having arthritis to enjoy sex?
Exercise, drugs, and possibly joint replacement surgery may help relieve this pain. Rest, warm baths, and changing the position or timing of sexual activity can be helpful.
Does not have to be part of growing older and can often be treated
chronic pain
why dementia causes sexual problem?
Dementia. Some people with dementia show increased interest in sex and physical closeness, but they may not be able to judge what is appropriate sexual behavior. Those with severe dementia may not recognize their spouse or partner, but they still desire sexual contact and may seek it with someone else. It can be confusing and difficult to know how to handle this situation. Here, too, talking with a doctor, nurse, or social worker with training in dementia care may be helpful.
illness that can cause ED in some men
Diabetes
what can be the cause of women having vaginal yeast infection
diabetes
chest pain and shortness of breath even resting what should do?
call doctor
explain why heart disease is a problem in sexual
Heart disease. Narrowing and hardening of the arteries can change blood vessels so that blood does not flow freely. As a result, men and women may have problems with orgasms. For both men and women, it may take longer to become aroused, and for some men, it may be difficult to have or maintain an erection. People who have had a heart attack, or their partners, may be afraid that having sex will cause another attack. Even though sexual activity is generally safe, always follow your doctor’s advice. If your heart problems get worse and you have chest pain or shortness of breath even while resting, your doctor may want to change your treatment plan.
loss of bladder control or leaking of urine is more common in
women as grow older
