For most of his adult life Jack Yampolsky has been a numbers guy, but his life took a different turn when he started writing, and at the age of 81 he published his first book, a novel called Boardwalk Story.
The need for intimacy is ageless, and as this article in Philadelphia's Gay News points out, people never outgrow thier need for affection and emotional closeness --sometimes referred to as “skin hunger.” Aging changes perspectives on sex and sexuality, but our need for caring and comforting touch is as strong as ever, even if a partner is ill or there are physical disabilities. This message really resonates for older gay men and lesbian women who have dealt with so many false beliefs about their relationships, especially as they age.
