Description

We will review perceptions about sexuality in the aged as well as the changing demographics of partnered sex over time. This will help us to reflect upon perceptions of aging as they relate to psychosocial, physiologic and emotional challenges. Gender differences and sexual orientation also influence the ways in which intimacy and sexuality are expressed through sickness and aging.

This will be followed by an exploration of the barriers to sexual activity ranging from cultural and psychosocial to physical and health related factors. As we shall see, aging in and of itself is not a barrier; however, certain conditions that increase in prevalence with aging can have significant negative impacts, such as diabetes, arthritis, incontinence and post surgical changes.

Specialty

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  Continence
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  Foot & Nail
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  Ostomy
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  Wound

Learning Outcome

Additional Info

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™:
1.00

Physical Therapy Contact Hours:
1.00

Type of Credit:
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM, Physical Therapy Contact Hours