Sex and Older Adults
Articles, information and advice for family caregivers about sexuality in the elderly.
Whether you are a caregiver and have concerns about how caregiving is impacting intimacy in your relationship, or you are concerned about the sexual activity of an institutionalized older adult, explore AgingCare's helpful resources on sexuality in the elderly to find the information and support you need.
Sex Articles
Sex in the Time of Caregiving
When combined, the stresses of caregiving and changes brought on by menopause can take a serious toll on a woman’s sex life. A women’s health expert shares how female caregivers can improve their sexual health and quality of life.
9 CommentsElders and Sex: Is it Ok for Elderly in Nursing Homes to Have Sex?
Is it OK for elderly people in nursing homes to have sex? What happens when your elderly mom or dad falls in love with another senior at the nursing home or assisted living facility? When there's promiscuity in the nursing home, where do staff step in?
17 CommentsSeniors and Sex: Elder Care Facilities Attempt to Tackle Taboos
A healthy sex life is important for all adults, and becomes even more essential as a person gets older, but sexually active seniors aren't often offered enough educational or emotional support from the elder care facilities where they live or society in general.
7 CommentsDementia Poses Unique Intimacy Challenges for Spousal Caregivers
Caring for a spouse with dementia forever changes the nature of your relationship. How do you cope when your husband’s personality has changed dramatically or your wife doesn’t remember you or the years you’ve enjoyed together?
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Sex Questions
Blood in vagina, years after hysterectomy. What could cause this?
7 Answers97yroldmom Answered 19 hours agoSex and intimacy.
6 AnswersBlueEyedGirl94 Answered Jan 2, 2025Found out my father has been in a multiple relationships in his assisted living memory care. Should I do anything?
34 Answersmommabeans Answered Jan 1, 2025Is it true that retirement communities experience much promiscuous behavior due to more women than men?
17 AnswersJhalldenton Answered Dec 11, 2024
Sex Discussions
My husband has dementia and is having sex in memory care with another patient. What should I do?
25 CommentsEvamar Commented Dec 2022May I share my experiences on how to deal with sex for married caregivers?
24 CommentsTagtae Commented Dec 2022Old men who sex offend small children, not sure what to do?
29 Commentsjkm999 Commented Jul 2020Losing my sanity and guilt ridden.
9 CommentsMacrogirl Commented Apr 2020
