Why We Need To Talk About Sex In Nursing Homes

EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 49 MIN

Why We Need To Talk About Sex In Nursing Homes

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Sex has no age limit. But having a robust intimate life well beyond age 65 comes with distinct challenges, particularly when you no longer live in the privacy of your own home. Anita talks with two people dedicated to making good sex possible for older adults, whether they are navigating dementia and living in a nursing home, or forging a new relationship with someone in their assisted living community. Sexuality educator Jane Fleishman and research psychologist Maggie Syme discuss the policy landscape affecting older adults’ sexual wellness and share stories from their day-to-day work building an intimacy revolution in elder care.Meet the guests:- Jane Fleishman is a sexuality educator who also identifies as an older adult- Maggie Syme is a research psychologistRead the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for EmbodiedYou can check out Climbing the Walls here.

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