Approximately one in 10 older people living in the United States has experienced physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse or neglect, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. To understand how to keep your elderly loved ones safe, whether in your care or in the care of others, Patricia Speck, DNSc, a board-certified family… Continue reading Recognizing Elder Abuse
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Bicycling Doesn’t Affect Men’s Sexual Function
Cycling doesn’t appear to negatively affect men’s sexual or urinary function, according to new research. This latest study is contrary to some previous ones. The finding was published in The Journal of Urology®. “This is the largest comparative study to date, exploring the associations of cycling, bike and road characteristics with sexual and urinary function… Continue reading Bicycling Doesn’t Affect Men’s Sexual Function
Assisted-Living Facilities Wary of Seniors’ Sex Lives
Although assisted-living facilities emphasize independence and autonomy, a study from researchers at the Gerontology Institute of Georgia State University researchers found that there is an “environment of surveillance” that limits residents’ sexual freedom. The findings were published in the Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences, indicate conflict between autonomy and the protection of residents in regard… Continue reading Assisted-Living Facilities Wary of Seniors’ Sex Lives
The Danger of “Sexual Perfectionism”
Women’s self-image suffers if their partner is imposing “sexual perfectionism” on them, researchers say. Perfectionism is defined as a ‘striving for flawlessness and the setting of exceedingly high standards for performance, accompanied by tendencies for overly critical self-evaluations and concerns about negative evaluations by others’. It is a common personality characteristic, but the longer term… Continue reading The Danger of “Sexual Perfectionism”