Love in the Third Age. Partner Relationships between Occupants of Retirement Homes and Strategies of Action

Abstract

Research was carried out in the period from 2011 to 2014 in six retirement homes in the territory of the Republic of Serbia. By analysing partner relationships entered into by occupants of retirement homes, research aims to answer the question about attitudes towards emotional and sexual life in old age. In addition, the paper also indicates specific strategies of action that result in improvements in the residents' quality of life, as well as facilitate work of the employees or ease the burden for the family members, while making the daily routine in the home more interesting for other residents.