Our attitudes about sexuality & aging may influence an older adults' sexual health.

In an effort to help mental health, senior care, and health care providers reflect on our own values and attitudes, I interview sexual health and aging expert, Dr. Maggie Syme.

In this interview Dr. Maggie Syme and I discuss:

• What it means to be a sexual citizen
• Attitudes about sexuality and aging
• Current research on intimacy and aging
• Benefits of sexuality and intimacy in older adulthood
• Dementia and sexual expression
• What sexual liberation looks like for older adults

Maggie L. Syme, PhD, MPH is currently a Project Director at Hebrew SeniorLife Marcus Institute for Aging. Her research has focused on sexual health and wellness in later life, specifically on issues related to sexual consent and ageism. Prior to her current Project Director role, Dr. Syme was an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Research at Kansas State University Center on Aging.


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