‘We can’t solve the problems of aging and sexuality if we don’t address sexual injustices earlier in life.’
Sexuality Has No Expiration Date
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The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Finally!)
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale led the way with its 1995 sexual expression policy in LTC.
The Sexual Consent Potential Model
Describing an empowering view of sexual consent in people with dementia.
Sexuality in Australian Long-term Care
A personal work journey and the road ahead to improve Australia’s approach to welcoming LGBTQI people in long-term care.
Older Black Women’s Narratives on Sexuality
Recalling the lack of language for sexuality in the Black community and its impact on past experiences .
Beyond the Binary: Bisexual Sexualities in Later Life
The meaning and experience of bisexuality is unique across history and generations and may inform future understandings of sexuality.
I Saw it in the Movies: Accurate Representations of Older Adult Sexuality in Film
Films may be becoming more realistic in their portrayals of elders in intimate relationships.
When Clinicians Have No Time, or Training, Sex Shops May Be the Answer
Well-curated adult shops can serve as educational resources for older adults.
Why We Need to Share Stories about Sex and Death
Patients’ needs toward the end of life vary wildly, and without real knowledge of the person, healthcare interventions often fall very short.
Death, Sex, and Older Partners: Moving to Pleasure
Long experience with couples in therapy has led to decades’ worth of understanding of how sex works best for older adults.
The Impacts of Social and Political Upheaval on Older Adults’ Sexuality: A Call to Action
Longtime sex educator on why sexual pleasure can still be a radical, positive force.
Looking Forward to Progress on Malnutrition in 2023!
The year 2023 comes with a long to-do list to solve older adult malnutrition, and plenty of opportunities to make it happen.
Older Adult Homelessness Is a Problem We Can Solve
San Diego’s Serving Seniors is juggling multiple projects to help elders experiencing homelessness.
Alcohol and Drugs a Threat to Longevity and Equity for Older Adults
‘The ways in which substances impact medical, psychiatric, social and economic conditions are complex and unique for older adults.’
Is it Dementia, Depression or Both?
Parsing the differences between conditions can challenging in older adults.
Boosting the Mental/Behavioral Health Infrastructure to Prevent Elder Suicide
Pervasive ageism and lack of training prevents better suicide prevention in older adults.
Ageist? Ableist? Who, Me?
‘Why is it important to distinguish between ageism and ableism? Because we need to understand what we’re up against.’
Two Programs Show Success Helping Young Caregivers
The American Association of Caregiving Youth’s complex work to keep caregivers in school and their care receivers healthy at home.
Don’t Get Old!
Personal life lessons in the practice of cultural humility.
Firearm Violence and Older Adults
Guns impact older adults in myriad ways, but preventive measures can help.