Sexual behaviour and health in older adults / Lee Smith, Igor Grabovac, editors.
| Other author | Smith, Lee (Epidemiologist) |
| Other author | Grabovac, Igor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2023] |
| Description | x, 182 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Springer Books |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Sexual behavior and health in older adults |
| Series | Practical issues in geriatrics, 2509-6060 Practical issues in geriatrics 2509-6079 UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Introduction / Sandra Haider and Igor Gravovac -- Levels and trends of sexual activity in older adults / Gullermo F. Lo<U+0301>pez-Sa<U+0301>nchez, Jose<U+0301> M. Oliva-Lozano, Jose<U+0301> M. Muyor, and Lee Smith -- Sexual activity and physical health benefits in older adults / Pinar Soysal and Esin Avsar -- Sexual activity and mental health benefits in older adults / Tobias Schiffler, Hanna M. Mu<U+0308>es, and Igor Grabovac -- Sexual activity and psychological benefits in older adults: challenges and ways forward / Sinis<U+030C>a Grabovac and Radhika Seiler-Ramadas -- 'We're still here, we're still queer, we're still doing it': sex and sexual health in older LGBTQ+ adults / Joshua W. Katz, Lee Smith, and Daragh T. McDermott -- Risky sexual activity and its impact on mental and physical health in older adults / Dragh T. McDermott and Igor Grabovac -- Lifelong sexual practice and its influence on health in later life / Benny Rana, Lin Yang, and Sinis<U+030C>a Grabovac -- Medication use and sexual activity in older adults / Damiano Pizzol, Petre Cristian Ilie, and Nicola Veronese -- Barriers to sexual activity in older adults / Nicola Veronese and Damiano Pizzol -- Lifestyle factors supporting and maintaining sexual activity in older adults / Sandra Haider, Angela Schwarzinger, and Thomas Ernst Dorner -- Promotion of sex in older adults / Hann M. Miles, Kathrin, Kirchheiner, and Igor Grabovac -- Future directions for research and practice in sexual health for older adults / Igor Grabovac -- Concluding summary / Igor Grabovac and Lee Smith. |
| Abstract | This book provides a comprehensive overview for those interested in research and promoting sexual health in older people, as well as a "go-to" guide on the topic of sexual behaviour in older adults. Sexual activity is an essential part of intimate relationships, though it tends to decline in frequency as people grow older. Nevertheless, for many older people, sex still remains an important part of their life. Theres a common misconception that as people age, they lose their interest in sex and capacity for sexual behaviour. This is not the case, as a number of national surveys show. The new research presented here indicates that the less sex older people have, the more likely they are to experience mental and physical health problems. Men and women who reported a decrease in the frequency of sexual activities were also more likely to report a deterioration in self-perceived health. Additionally, men with erectile dysfunction were also more likely to be diagnosed with cancer or coronary heart disease. This research has also determined that older adults who experience a decline in sexual activity report poorer well-being than those who maintain their levels of sexual desire, activity and function in later life, and that men who remain sexually active in later life continue to have better cognitive performance compared to those who dont. Despite these health benefits, medical professionals do little to promote sexual activity in older adults, and the literature suggests that there is a lack of knowledge on how to approach the subject and how to promote such activities. This is the first comprehensive book specifically exploring all areas of sexual behaviour and health in older adults, and drawing on the latest research in this area. It offers a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians in various health fields (medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, public health, etc.), as well as students in undergraduate and graduate programs. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9783031210280 hardcover |
| ISBN | 303121028X hardcover |
| ISBN | 9783031210297 eBook |
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