The Effects of Introducing a Heterlosexual Living Space

Silverstone, Barbara; Wynter, Lolita

doi:10.1093/geront/15.1_part_1.83

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“…Ethical issues apart, allowing elderly patients to express their sexuality can have advantages. Silverstone and Wynter (1975) showed that introducing a heterosexual living arrangement in a nursing home resulted in improved self-care, improved behaviour, and increased resident satisfaction. However, allowing sexual relationships within an institution is not without its problems.…”

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Sexual problems associated with dementia: Part 1. Problems and their consequences

Haddad

Benbow

1993

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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SUMMARYSexual problems associated with dementia fall into four groups: problems involving an established partner, problems involving a new partner, problems occurring independent of a sexual partner (sexual acting out, inappropriate sexual talk, false sexual allegations) and sexual abuse. The whole area has received little attention despite the major consequences for patients, partners and carers.

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Sexual problems associated with dementia: Part 1. Problems and their consequences

Haddad

Benbow

1993

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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“…5,6 However, some studies have revealed that institutionalized elderly people exhibit sexual interest and activity 7 and are likely to benefit from sexual intimacy. 8,9 Sexuality continues to be a meaningful and important part of the lives of elderly people with dementia living in care homes. 10 The rights to privacy and sexual expression are increasingly acknowledged as important parts of life among elderly people with dementia living in care homes.…”

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“…Sexual expression among elderly people has been reported to decrease because of changes in sexual response associated with ageing, physical illness, adverse effects of medication, or lack of able partner or interest . However, some studies have revealed that institutionalized elderly people exhibit sexual interest and activity and are likely to benefit from sexual intimacy . Sexuality continues to be a meaningful and important part of the lives of elderly people with dementia living in care homes .…”

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An integrated literature review on sexuality of elderly nursing home residents with dementia

Makimoto

Kang

Yamakawa

et al. 2014

Int J of Nursing Practice

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This study presents an integrative literature review on sexuality among elderly people with dementia living in nursing homes. Original research studies published from 1980 to 2012 were included in the review. Sexual expressions ranged from holding hands to sexual intercourse. These behaviours were sometimes directed towards caregivers while the latter were providing daily care. Sexual expressions were sometimes assessed and reported subjectively without context. Responses to sexual expressions varied from positive to negative. Some sexual expressions were dealt with inconsistently, and some were considered to be problematic due to a lack of policy or privacy. It is important to assess and report sexual expressions objectively, preferably with a standardized form, and to consider context in doing so. Effort is required to provide privacy for residents' sexual expressions and a safe environment for all residents and caregivers. It is important that a policy and guidelines for care be established regarding issues related to sexuality among elderly people with dementia.

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“…Donahue, Hunter, and Coons (1953) showed that an increase in formal activities as well as an expectation for participation produced more social relationships and a greater sense of overall life satisfaction. Silverstone and Wynter (1975) also discovered a richer level of social adjustment occurred when members of the opposite sex were introduced to previously segregated floors in a home for the aged. Offering the opportunity for male-female interaction to the institutionalized elderly off set shrinkage in their social life space.…”

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An Investigation of sexuality and life satisfaction of institutionalized aged

Baur¹,

Booth²,

Doane³

et al. 2000

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A review of gerontological research reveals a dearth of inf ormation relating to the sexual activity of the aged and the degree to which this impacts upon overall life satisfaction.. The goal of this study is to look at these issues in hopes of enabling those serving the aged, especially social workers, to better understand this aspect of their clients. Demographic data indicates that each year about half a millionAmericans reach the age of 65. By the year 2000 it is predicted that 15% of the total American population will be comprised of the elderly.Although the number of persons within this age cohort is steadily increasing, it represents a forgotten minority whose needs remain unmet.The definition of "elderly" has changed. In 1900 the average life expectancy was 47 years; today it is 70.4 years. Fully half of all older persons are over 73, and one million are 85 and over. In 1970 there were 106,441 centinarians (Butler, 1975). Of the half million people reaching 65 each year, ·26% will experience institutional!-zation at least once before their deaths, and 8% of those will die in institutions. Although only 4.8% of the total population are in fact institutionalized at any one time, this 4.8% represents approximately one million people (Palmore, 1970). Even though everyone ages differently, the basic components associated with aging remain the same: loss, change, and adjustment. Significant losses include position in society, possessions, friends, and mates. These necessitate change and accom~anying adjustments which become incr·easingly difficult with age.· Bereavement may be one of the most crucial concerns of the elderly and of those who are invoived with them, either professionally or personally. (Shanes, 1962) · Any change is a reminder of the aging process, and these .decrements can be frightening as predictors of things to come (Kalish, 1975, p. 58). Neither the process of aging nor the state of being old is pathological, strange or deviant except as the result of certain unpleasant occurences that tend to be age related, much as other unpleasant occurences are associated with the pre~school years or middle years of life. (ibid., p. 1) An unpleasant occurence generally associated with aging begins with a change in a person's self-image~ This process occurs when it is realized that youth, so highly valued by American society, has diminished. Physiological changes are paramount. There are more variations in biological and behavioral f.unctioning in older persons than in younger persons.· Changes in appearance, wrinkles, gray hair, are culturally defined as negative. Psychomotor performance levels decrease with age. The more notable physical chang~s include decrements in visual and auditory capacities (MacFarland, 1968 andKalish, 1975), resulting in impaired communication and ensuing social isolation. The lens of the eye loses elasticity causing the farsightedness, common to most older people. Depth perception and pupil functioning also diminish with age. Hearing impairments affect 13% of individuals betwe...

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The Effects of Introducing a Heterlosexual Living Space

Cited by 11 publications

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Sexual problems associated with dementia: Part 1. Problems and their consequences

Sexual problems associated with dementia: Part 1. Problems and their consequences

An integrated literature review on sexuality of elderly nursing home residents with dementia

An Investigation of sexuality and life satisfaction of institutionalized aged

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