Sexuality in Later Life: Opportunity for Reflections for Healthcare Providers

Author(s)

Yulia Watters, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Tommie V. Boyd, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Publication Title

Journal of Sexual and Relational Therapy

ISSN

1468-1749

Publication Date

2009

Abstract

The theme of sexuality of older adults is rarely addressed by the healthcare professionals. In this brief overview, the authors offer some thoughts in regards to the sexuality of older adults, demonstrate that the sexuality is a lifelong need and illustrate the effect that different societal attitudes have so far on the behavior practiced by seniors in the expression of sexuality and intimacy. The authors provide several exercises to assist healthcare providers in assessing their position on the topic of sexuality in later life.

DOI

10.1080/14681990903398047

Volume

24

Issue

3-4

First Page

307

Last Page

315

NSUWorks Citation

Watters, Y., & Boyd, T. V. (2009). Sexuality in Later Life: Opportunity for Reflections for Healthcare Providers. Journal of Sexual and Relational Therapy, 24 (3-4), 307-315. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681990903398047