Presented by Dr Cindy Jones, Research Fellow, Centre for Health Practice Innovation (HPI), Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University

Overview of Presentation

Prejudicial attitudes of an asexual older population exist among health professionals. Besides a societal belief that sexual needs and behaviour are only for those who are “cognitively intact”, there is also a lack of regard for the concerns of non-heterosexual people with dementia. Sexual expression by people with dementia within an aged care context is a confronting and challenging issue for service providers and health professionals.

This lecture is targeted at increasing health professionals’ awareness and understanding of sexualities for people living with dementia.

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