Sexual Health Among Older Adults; Breaking Down Misconceptions
free program will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave.
Foothill AIDS Project spokesman Mike Maher will present the seminar.
The workshop will discuss the negative attitudes and cultural misconceptions about sexual behavior and older people, city officials said in a news release.
"The notion that sexuality is a lifelong process goes contrary to the thinking of some elderly people, their children and health care providers," the release said.
Topics addressed will be contraception, discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender elderly community and sexual transmitted infections/
The non-profit Foothill AIDS Project has comprehensive support services and helps prevent HIV infections through outreach and education.
Information: (909) 399-5488



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