OVERVIEW

Sexual Health and Aging: Must-Know Facts About Sexuality in Later Life is organized by American Society on Aging (ASA) and will be held on May 15, 2024.

Description:
People throughout their lives enjoy sex and intimacy. Older adults are no exception. Join us for a lively workshop where you will discover the rates of sexual activity among adults ages 65 and older, statistics regarding sexually transmitted infections and recommendations to enhance sexual health while aging. You’ll have a chance to examine attitudes about later-life sexuality among older adults, healthcare professionals and yourself. Also, you’ll learn about the experiences, needs and resilience of LGBTQ older adults, as well as sexual expression in elders with dementia.

Participants in this webinar will:

Describe rates of sexual activity among adults ages 65 and older.
List statistics regarding sexually transmitted infections among older adults.
Examine attitudes about sexuality and aging among older adults, healthcare professionals and others.
Illustrate the experiences, needs and resilience of LGBTQ older adults.