Citation

Bauer M, McAuliffe L, Nay R. Int. J. Older People Nurs. 2007; 2(1): 63-68.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1748-3743.2007.00051.x

PMID

unavailable

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.