Sexualities and Dementia

Sexualities and 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.

Dr. Cindy Jones is a Research Fellow with Griffith Health Institute, Centre for Health Practice Innovation (HPI). She is a Griffith representative for the Queensland Dementia Training and Study Centre (QLD DTSC).

In 2013, Dr. Jones has developed the Sexualities & Dementia: An Online Education Resource for Health Professional, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing via the QLD DTSC.