Erotic, sex, and old age in a geriatric institution

Authors

  • Margarita Murgieri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14iEspecial10p151-161

Keywords:

Sexuality, Aging, Institutionalization.

Abstract

Sexuality is part of the quality of life of older persons, and an important factor when it comes to institutionalized persons given that it is a turning point in the course of their lives. Myths about old age and gender, make that society and the own older prejuiciosas ideas. A separate study subject is issues gays, lesbians and trans- in the institutions.

Author Biography

Margarita Murgieri

Médica Geriatra, Doctora en Medicina. Profesora Universitaria en Medicina, Master en Gerontología Social Aplicada, Magíster en Género, Sociedad y Políticas. Miembro de la Comisión Directiva de la SAGG. Council Member COMLATIAGG.

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How to Cite

Murgieri, M. (2012). Erotic, sex, and old age in a geriatric institution. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 14(Especial10), 151–161. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14iEspecial10p151-161

Issue

Vol. 14 (2011): Número Especial 10 - Eroticidade/sexualidade e velhice

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