Sexuality and the institutionalized elderly. 1987

J R McCartney, and H Izeman, and D Rogers, and N Cohen

Sexuality is considered to be among the more disturbing sexual problems in skilled nursing facilities. Staff attitudes and beliefs often lead to discomfort in dealing with the continued sexual interests of patients. It is clear that if sexuality has been an important part of self-image and of coping, then it remains important. Staff reaction to two cases is used to illustrate the need for programmatic interventions with staff, residents, and families.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009735 Nursing Homes Facilities which provide nursing supervision and limited medical care to persons who do not require hospitalization. Homes, Nursing,Nursing Home
D005260 Female Females
D006707 Homes for the Aged Geriatric long-term care facilities which provide supervision and assistance in activities of daily living with medical and nursing services when required. Old Age Homes,Residential Aged Care Facility,Senior Housing,Home, Old Age,Homes, Old Age,Housing, Senior,Old Age Home
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D012725 Sexual Behavior Sexual activities of humans. Anal Sex,Oral Sex,Sexual Activity,Sexual Orientation,Premarital Sex Behavior,Sex Behavior,Sex Orientation,Sexual Activities,Activities, Sexual,Activity, Sexual,Behavior, Premarital Sex,Behavior, Sex,Behavior, Sexual,Orientation, Sexual,Sex, Anal,Sex, Oral

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