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[Intimacy and sexuality in older people: 10 tips]
Woet L Gianotten1,2, Erno Gianotten3
1Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, afd. Medische Seksuologie, Utrecht.
Abstract:
Intimacy and sexuality often suffer as a result of cancer, chronic disease and medical interventions. A relatively large number of older people are confronted with disruptions to intimacy and sexuality because of high rates of illness and medication use in this age group. Although intimacy and sexuality are an important aspect of quality of life for a considerable number of older people, it seems as though many medical professionals ignore this subject. In this article we explain the reasons behind this, and give 10 tips for integration of various aspects of intimacy and sexuality in older people into daily practice.
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