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Helmes, Edward; Chapman, Joanne – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2012
Education about sexuality is one method of reducing common negative stereotypes about this aspect of the life of older people. Knowledge and attitudes toward sexuality are therefore particularly important in those who educate healthcare professionals. We surveyed schools of medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Quality of Life, Stereotypes
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Beautrais, Annette L. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2002
Risk factors for serious suicidal behavior among older adults were examined in a case control study of adults aged 55 and older who died by suicide or made suicide attempts and who were compared with randomly selected comparison subjects. Multivariate analyses suggested that mood disorders were the most significant risk factor for suicidal…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Patterns