The persistent myth that aging and decline in sexual function inexorably are linked has led
health care providers to overlook one of the most important quality of life issues in older …

The textbook definition of sexuality is the sum of a person's sexual behaviors and tendencies
and the strength of such tendencies [1]. A more comprehensive definition may be ''a complex …

Sexuality is an important component of emotional and physical intimacy that men and
women experience throughout their lives. Research suggesting that a high proportion of …

Abstract By the year 2030, nearly 20% of people in the United States will be 65 years of age
or older and a similar trend is developing in many parts of the world. The maintenance of …

The life span in industrialized countries has increased dramatically. The life expectancy at
the beginning of the century in the United States was less than 50 years which has risen to …

The age-related changes in sexual behavior are often the result of coexisting systemic
illness and use of medications. Many diseases alter sexual activity through interference with …

The sexual health of older adults is part of their overall health but significantly under
researched and often unaddressed. Health care practitioners (HCPs) and mental health …

Aging-related physical changes do not necessarily lead to a decline in sexual functioning:
good physical and mental health, a positive attitude toward sex in later life, and access to a …

To summarize our ramblings, we want to highlight the following points as you deal with the
topic of sexuality and aging: 1. Sexuality, the mix of physical and relational behaviors that …

Sexuality is one of the least understood aspects of aging, and society often seems to imply
that sexuality does not have a place in the lives of older people. This article provides an …