Rights of the Aged image &Copy Carol lefevre

LOVE IN THE TIME OF INCONTINENCE

13th February 2023

If we are lucky, we will reach old age, and if we are luckier still we may take comfort from precious, close relationships. But love among the elderly may not be straightforward, especially in an aged care setting.

As Valentine's Day 2023 approached, my essay "Love In The Time Of Incontinence" explored the complexities of love in old age, and argued for the rights of the elderly to consenting, romantic relationships.

To read "Love In The Time Of Incontinence" in full go to Conversation or The ABC website.