title: [Sexuality in the elderly].
abstract: Disturbance of sexual function and sexual perceptions in the aging often have a significant negative impact on overall quality of life. Epidemiological data on this phenomenon are sparse. Recently, however, more investigations have been undertaken to improve diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. First scientific concepts are now emerging that will allow better patients care in the future.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrische Klinik des Universitätsklinikums Aachen.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Brandenburg
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sperling
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Hartmann
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Truss
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stief
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome