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Areas of Expertise: Seniors and Their Caregivers
Seniors and Their Caregivers Aging can bring many changes in the lives of older adults: loss of independence, mobility and privacy; isolation; financial difficulties and the death of partners or friends are only a few of the challenges growing older presents. The stresses of caring for an older loved one can be equally overwhelming.
At Family Service Toronto, our Seniors and Caregivers program can help with the challenges of growing older or caring for an aging loved one. We can help you find the information and support you need to deal with issues such as:
- Overcoming isolation
- Caring for an aging parent
- Building closer ties with your community
- Health concerns and more
Learn more about Seniors and Caregivers program >>
Sexual Orientation
What is sexual orientation?
Sexual Orientation is an enduring emotional, romantic, sexual or affectional attraction to another person. It is easily distinguished from other components of sexuality including biological sex, gender identity (the psychological sense of being male or female) and the social gender role (adherence to cultural norms for feminine and masculine behavior).
Sexual orientation exists along a continuum that ranges from exclusive homosexuality to exclusive heterosexuality and includes various forms of bisexuality. Bisexual persons can experience sexual, emotional and affectional attraction to both their own sex and the opposite sex. Persons with a homosexual orientation are sometimes referred to as gay (both men and women) or as lesbian (women only).
Sexual orientation is different from sexual behavior because it refers to feelings and self-concept. Persons may or may not express their sexual orientation in their behaviors. Source: APA on-line
If you are struggling with the issue of whether or not you might be gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans, our David Kelley Services counsellors can help. Learn more >>
