Term
| sexual changes in the elderly |
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Definition
men = slower erection/ejaculation, longer refractory period
- women = vaginal shortening, thinning and dryness |
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Term
| sleep pattersn in the elderly |
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Definition
| decrease REM and slow wave sleep; increase sleep latency and awakenings |
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Term
| normal bereavement can last up to ____ |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| denial, anger, bargaining, grieving, acceptance |
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Term
| when does grief become pathological? |
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Definition
| lasting > 2 months or grief that is delayed, inhibited or denied; may express delusiona dn hallucinations |
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