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Sexuality and Intimacy

Sexuality and intimacy in dementia, particularly among Chinese older adults, often receive insufficient attention. The infrequent discussions about this topic in clinical care is influenced by various factors, such as discomfort in addressing sexuality in older adults, fears of causing social or cultural offence, and misconceptions that the end of the reproductive period signifies the end of sexual life for older individuals.

Additionally, healthcare focuses primarily on preserving cognition and independence. These often overshadow the importance of physical and emotional intimacy and overall quality of life. The resources below aim to offer new insights into intimacy and sexuality in older adults and individuals with dementia.

Sexuality and Intimacy

Sexuality and intimacy in dementia, particularly among Chinese older adults, often receive insufficient attention. The infrequent discussions about this topic in clinical care is influenced by various factors, such as discomfort in addressing sexuality in older adults, fears of causing social or cultural offence, and misconceptions that the end of the reproductive period signifies the end of sexual life for older individuals.

Additionally, healthcare focuses primarily on preserving cognition and independence. These often overshadow the importance of physical and emotional intimacy and overall quality of life. The resources below aim to offer new insights into intimacy and sexuality in older adults and individuals with dementia.