There have been increased cases in HIV/AIDS in the aged people who have already attained sixty years and above. This has been promoted by the wrong perception of the belief that as people age, the danger of acquiring HIV/AIDS also reduces.
This is not the case putting into consideration of the rising number of AIDS patients among the elderly, where they have been neglected by those offering sex education. This has further resulted to low knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS in relation to sex among the elderly thus calling for the need of sex education. The biased perception has led to the elderly adopting sex behaviors which are not safe.
Most elderly men frequently engage with young ladies for sexual intercourse, thus increasing chances of contracting HIV/AIDS. Substance abuse by the elderly has been on increase which increases their sexual habits. Most elderly women on post menopause are more vulnerable on contracting HIV due to their thinner vaginal walls and the reduced lubrication.
Out of the increased inexpensive commercial sex, there have been increased infections of the virus to the elderly where most of them keep multiple partners. There is a less likelihood of the older people discussing on their sexual habits with their doctors. Sex education is therefore necessary to the elderly which will help in reduction of HIV/AIDS (Bjorklund & Bee, 2008).
References
Bjorklund, B. &. Bee, H.L. (2008). The Journey of Adulthood. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall Publishers.