DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to enhance the healthcare provider’s knowledge about the sexual needs of persons with dementia. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define dementia, associated cognitive changes, and common behaviors associated with dementia
- Describe the difference between sex and intimacy
- Describe the cognitive changes caused by dementia that impact sexual behaviors
- Define the physical changes that affect sex in the older adult and persons with dementia
- Describe how to assess for consent in an individual with dementia
- Identify techniques for healthcare providers to redirect sexual attention
- List tips for communicating with family members about the sexual needs and behaviors of their family member with dementia.
This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and/or staff training in the categories Dementia Care and Psychosocial Needs of the Elderly. Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Caregiver Training, Caregivers, Cognitive Changes, Cognitive Impairments, Consent, Dementia, Family Communication, Family Members, Intimacy, Physical Changes, Sexual Behaviors and Intimacy Needs