Sexuality and the Elderly - (Bibliographies and Indexes in Gerontology) Annotated by Bonnie L Walker (Hardcover)

About the Book

This literature review was undertaken in order to determine what caregivers needed to know about elderly sexuality, to determine the needs of elderly people related to their sexuality, and to determine how caregivers could best assist them in meeting those needs. In selecting materials to be annotated for this book, the first priority was given to empirical studies. Also included were articles by prominent practitioners and researchers interested in elderly sexuality, literature reviews, and books written for the lay population which are often cited in the professional literature. In addition to seeking knowledge about elderly sexuality and understanding attitudes about sexuality, this literature review sought information about measurement issues and measurement instruments frequently used in research within elderly populations. Also of interest were investigations of educational and training programs involving caregivers.

Book Synopsis

This literature review was undertaken in order to determine what caregivers needed to know about elderly sexuality, to determine the needs of elderly people related to their sexuality, and to determine how caregivers could best assist them in meeting those needs. In selecting materials to be annotated for this book, the first priority was given to empirical studies. Also included were articles by prominent practitioners and researchers interested in elderly sexuality, literature reviews, and books written for the lay population which are often cited in the professional literature. In addition to seeking knowledge about elderly sexuality and understanding attitudes about sexuality, this literature review sought information about measurement issues and measurement instruments frequently used in research within elderly populations. Also of interest were investigations of educational and training programs involving caregivers.

Review Quotes

"An excellent guide (really a companion) to the literature on this important topic. More than just a computer search print out, the author has reviewed every article. The definitive reference work in this area, a must for anyone with an interest in geriatrics!"-Gordon S. Walbroehl Professor in Family Medicine Wright State University School of Medicine

"Despite the rapidly growing research literature concerned with sexuality and aging, there has not been a single source to which investigators and scholars can go to obtain a broad overview of this literature. Dr. Walker's annotated bibliography provides such a source, and hence renders a valuable service to all who have interest in this topic."-Nathan Kogan, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, New School for Social Research

"This massive compilation and abstracting of 457 books, book chapters and articles is absolutely essential for gerontologists, geriatric physicians, and therapists of whatever discipline who work with older people. The abstracts are particularly well done, clearly written, sophisticated, and balanced in tone and content. It's a badly needed and beautifully accomplished contribution to the research literature."-Paul H. Ephross, Ph.D. Professor, School of Social Work University of Maryland at Baltimore

"This...is a healthy, well-digested medline. Any author or new researcher would do well to scan the thoughts of clinicians who went before them. Libraries and internets must use this careful collection of references."-Domeena C. Renshaw, M.D. Professor, Department of Psychiatry Loyola University, Chicago

.,."a valuable and timesaving resource...for researchers, curriculum planners, and professionals working directly with older adults, especially for getting a quick overview of the sexuality literature."-Contemporary Gerontology

?...a valuable and timesaving resource...for researchers, curriculum planners, and professionals working directly with older adults, especially for getting a quick overview of the sexuality literature.?-Contemporary Gerontology

?Although recognized as a fundamental driving force, human sexuality is frequently misunderstood and, particularly in the elderly, ignored.... This bibliography is intended to help caregivers determine and help meet the sexual needs of the elderly. It can be used by researchers, teachers, policy analysts, health professionals, counselors, relatives of the elderly, or anyone interested in the topic.... Recommended for all levels.?-Choice

?Sexuality and the Elderly: A Research Guide by Bonnie L. Walker is a well-organized, comprehensive compilation of annotated references on the important topic of sexuality in the elderly. The chapter sections categorize the abstracts in a way that most readers will find exceedingly helpful.It is destined to take its place as an extremely handy, comprehensive and authoritative resource on issues of aging and sexuality.?-Social Work in Health Care

?There is no other bibliography on sexuality and aging as comprehensive or current as this volume.?-Research & User Services Quarterly

?This is an excellent guide that will be extremely useful in public and academic libraries. It provides information that is current and challenging, including a sampling of newspaper articles and magazine pieces appearing in the popular press.?-AIDS Book Review Journal

..."a valuable and timesaving resource...for researchers, curriculum planners, and professionals working directly with older adults, especially for getting a quick overview of the sexuality literature."-Contemporary Gerontology

"Although recognized as a fundamental driving force, human sexuality is frequently misunderstood and, particularly in the elderly, ignored.... This bibliography is intended to help caregivers determine and help meet the sexual needs of the elderly. It can be used by researchers, teachers, policy analysts, health professionals, counselors, relatives of the elderly, or anyone interested in the topic.... Recommended for all levels."-Choice

"There is no other bibliography on sexuality and aging as comprehensive or current as this volume."-Research & User Services Quarterly

"This is an excellent guide that will be extremely useful in public and academic libraries. It provides information that is current and challenging, including a sampling of newspaper articles and magazine pieces appearing in the popular press."-AIDS Book Review Journal

"Sexuality and the Elderly: A Research Guide by Bonnie L. Walker is a well-organized, comprehensive compilation of annotated references on the important topic of sexuality in the elderly. The chapter sections categorize the abstracts in a way that most readers will find exceedingly helpful.It is destined to take its place as an extremely handy, comprehensive and authoritative resource on issues of aging and sexuality."-Social Work in Health Care

About the Author

BONNIE L. WALKER is the president of a research and development firm specializing in developing training material for caregivers of the elderly. She is the director of two research projects sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, Injury Prevention for the Elderly and Improving Staff Attitudes Toward Expression of Elderly Sexuality. Published works include Injury Prevention for the Elderly: A Training Project (1996), Injury Prevention for Young Children (Greenwood, 1996), and Injury Prevention for the Elderly (Greenwood, 1995).