title: The effects of aging on sexuality.
abstract: A variety of myths prevail about sexuality and aging, many of which are accepted by the elderly themselves. How aging actually affects sexuality is explored here, as is the social worker's potential role in educating and supporting elderly clients in regard to sexual issues.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D001168:Arthritis / Q000523:psychology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000523:psychology; D003376:Counseling; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000523:psychology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000523:psychology; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012947:Social Work