Sexuality and intimacy are rarely included in care plans for older people in residential facilities, particularly when it comes to those living with cognitive impairment.
At #IDC2024, sexologist and psychologist Nathalie Huitema, PhD, shared a 'Sexual Consent Potential Model' she has developed to address the lack. She explains how it could play out in residential care, and what changes she'd like to see to support it.
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