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Sexuality in Residential Care

 

Dementia, intimacy and sexuality in residential aged care
Author:
Catherine Cook and Mark Henrickson, Massey University  (NZ)
Description:
The authors discuss and provide a case study of how avoidable distress and crises occur when intimacy and dementia aren’t discussed openly, and when staff don’t know how to facilitate support for families and residents in the process of assessing the balance of wellbeing and risk. 
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Quality Dementia Care: Understanding Dementia Care and Sexuality in Residential Facilities
Author:
Alzheimer’s Australia, 2010 (Au)
Description:
This resource explores the ways in which those who provide care for people living with dementia can enable sexual expression for that person in meaningful ways without discrimination and loss of dignity or self esteem. The matter of human rights is discussed and the complex issues of duty of care. Each section has issues for consideration and discussion. 
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Sexualities and Dementia Education Resource for Health Professionals
Author:
Cindy Jones, for Dementia Training Centres, 2014 (Au)
Description:
This education resource covers the importance of expression of sexuality for people living with dementia and the role of health care professionals in responding to the expression of sexuality by people living with dementia.
Link
Guest Lecture: Sexualities and Dementia
Author:
Cindy Jones, for Dementia Training Centres, 2019 (Au)
Description:
Dr. Cindy Jones helps us understand sexualities and dementia by discussing the benefits and barriers to expression of sexualities, the roles and responsibilities of health care professionals, and the ethical considerations.
Link
The Last Taboo: A Guide to Dementia, Sexuality, Intimacy and Sexual Behaviour in Care Homes
Author:
Sally-Marie Bamford, for International Longevity Centre, 20114 (UK) 
Description:
This education resource covers the importance of expression of sexuality for people living with dementia and the role of health care professionals in responding to the expression of sexuality by people living with dementia 
Link
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