Sexuality in the Older Adult

To enhance the sexual health of older adults.

Serious Mental Illness in the Older Adult: Care and Treatment

A. Define severe mental illness in the context of older adults

B. Describe the impact of severe mental illness in older adults

C. Delineate psychosis and anxiety specific to the older adult patient

D. Outline evidence-based interventions and care strategies for anxiety and psychosis in older adults

E. Summarize up-to-date clinical practice guidelines related to psychosis and anxiety

Sensory Changes

Respiratory Conditions in Older Adults

The goal of this chapter is to provide an overview of acute and chronic respiratory changes that are common in older adults, including the assessment, interventions, and expected outcomes. This chapter reviews the normal changes in respiratory function that occur with aging and the potential outcomes related to varying exposures.