FREEDOM OF SEXUAL EXPRESSION: Dementia and Resident Rights in Long-Term Care Facilities
This program looks at sexuality and intimacy as basic human rights that should not be denied simply because the person has a level of decreased cognizance and lives in a nursing home.
Tastefully shows various sexual expressions, the effect of those expressions on the residents and those around them, and methods to allow freedom of sexual expression while maintaining a comfortable environment for other residents and staff.
This program also: gives staff members effective strategies to deal with inappropriate sexual behaviors; encourages family members to understand and respect their loved one's continued need for intimacy; provides sample policies and procedures on residents' rights regarding sexual expression and physical protection.
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