Sexuality and Aging
Winter 2011 Series
Aging and Enduring Sexuality
With Ann McQueen, PhD Candidate in Gerontology
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
From birth to death, we are all sexual beings. So why do we hesitate to talk about sex, especially when it involves older people? In an engaging and informative way, we’ll examine – and debunk – some of the common myths about sexuality and aging using information from current research. Along the way, we’ll challenge outdated attitudes and encourage both men and women to re-envision their sexuality in later life.
Ann McQueen has spent 10 years working with older adults in long-term care communities and senior centers and is a PhD Candidate in Gerontology at Portland State University. Her dissertation work explores the ways in which social interactions, especially those involving humor, impact the health of older adults in assisted living.
Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Aging: Optimal Aging Ideas from a Marginalized Group
With Dr. Kathleen Sullivan
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Dr. Sullivan received her Ph.D. from the Nohad Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State Universiy. Her research interests include the first study of senior housing for gay and lesbian seniors. In addition, she worked on a comprehensive study of transportation options for older Oregonians and the impact of the Baby Boomer generation on the Portland Metro area. Her interest in aging stems from her close relationship with her great aunts and uncles, and her belief that life is an opportunity for growth and creativity no matter what age.
Sex and Seniority
With Allison Lindauer, RN, FNP
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Allison Lindauer will examine the complexity of sexual expression as we age, review the physiological changes that occur with normal aging, and help us understand the social norms that influence our thinking about sexuality and aging.
Allison is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco and completed her post-graduate work at the University of California, San Diego in 1996. She is board certified in Gerontology and Family Practice by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Allison has been a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society since 1988. She currently teaches in the OHSU Family Nurse Practitioner program and is pursuing her PhD in nursing.
HIV Prevention for Older Adults
With Jacki Gethner, LMT
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Jacki Gethner is a renowned international health advocate, activist and educator, with over two decades of experience in counseling and bodywork. In 1987, she launched her private practice Regenerative Therapies. Jacki is recognized as a pioneer and seasoned healer in prevention and self-care of AIDS patients and vulnerable communities through the use of integrative therapies. On November 6, 2010, she launched Women of a Certain Age, a program designed to support and educate women age 50 and over who are infected or impacted by HIV/AIDS. The two-pronged project received seed money from a Kaiser Permanente HIV/AIDS Diversity Award.
