Sexuality, health care and the older person: an overview of the literature |
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Authors: | Bauer Michael McAuliffe Linda Nay Rhonda |
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Affiliation: | Lecturer, Gerontic Nursing Clinical School, Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC), La Trobe University/Bundoora Extended Care Centre, Vic., AustraliaResearch Officer, Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC), La Trobe University/Bundoora Extended Care Centre, Vic., AustraliaDirector, Gerontic Nursing Clinical School and Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC), La Trobe University/Bundoora Extended Care Centre, Vic., Australia |
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Abstract: | ![]() Abstract. This paper reviews recent literature around sexuality, health care and the older person. The construction of sexuality and the importance of sexuality to older people are discussed, as is sexual diversity in old age, and sexuality and health. Also discussed are the myths and stereotypes associated with this topic, and the medical, social, healthcare, and institutional barriers to sexuality and sexual health in later life. |
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Keywords: | health care older people Sexuality |
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