[Representation of intimacy in aging].

Soins Gerontol

Service de psychiatrie du sujet âgé, Soins primaires, santé publique, registre des cancers de Bretagne occidentale (Spurbo), EA 7479, centre régional hospitalier universitaire de Brest, route de Ploudalmézeau, 29820 Bohars, France.

Published: September 2020

The elderly person has the right to respect for their dignity and privacy. Society needs to change its perception on various aspects regarding seniors, including sexuality. A reflection and specific trainings for caregivers should be systematic.

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