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How To Have Thoughtful Conversations on Intimacy, Sexuality & Dementia
Conversations About Dementia, Intimacy and Sexuality/ Alzheimer’s Society of Canada (2018)
https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/national/brochures-conversations/conversations_intimacy-and-sexuality.pdf
Sex, intimacy and dementia / Alzheimers Society (UK)
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/daily-living/sex-intimacy-dementia
Sexuality and dementia information sheet / Alzheimers Scotland
https://www.alzscot.org/our-work/dementia-support/information-sheets/sexuality-and-dementia
Intimacy, sexuality and dementia - Dementia Australia workshop
This workshop broadly covers the topic of intimacy as we age, with dementia being a key area of focus. It draws out meaningful and inspirational conversations around some of the stigmas and attitudes around this topic. You will challenge your own views and understanding and come away with strategies to transform your current practice.
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) webinar
Sexual expression is a part of life no matter what age we are and therefore older people living with dementia also need to be considered. In an aged care context, this can be a confronting and challenging issue for service providers and health professionals. Responses can be reactive rather than proactive, with many staff not knowing what to do. There are beliefs that older people are asexual, and that sexual needs and behaviour is only for those who are “cognitively intact”. There can also be a lack of regard for non-heterosexual people living with dementia.