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.
Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Advanced Practice RN (APRN): This course includes 0.25 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
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Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, CRC, Dementia, Long Term Care, Men’s & Women’s Health and Obstetrics, NASW, Nurses, Older Adult Care, RN, Sexual Behaviors and Intimacy Needs, Social Worker