Conclusion to Module 2

Here is link to a film trailer that captures many of the points raised in this module and as such is a useful  conclusion to  this module. The film, Freedom of sexual expression: dementia and resident rights in long-term care facilities, was produced by the Hebrew Home for the Aged and is narrated by Anne Meara.

You have now completed Module 2 ‘Residents Rights and Intimacy’ and can take the Module 2 Assessment to receive your certificate of completion.

Additional learning resources

• The Alzheimer’s Association has produced a 2010 report on facts and figures associated with dementia. http://www.alz.org/documents_custom/report_alzfactsfigures2010.pdf
• Journal article reviewing risk of dementia for people with diabetes.  Biessels GJ, Staekenborg S, Brunner E, Brayne C & Scheltens P. Risk of dementia in diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. The Lancet Neurology. 2006; 5 (1): 64-74.
• The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidelines and advice to improve health and social care services. Here is the link to the guideline on dementia http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg42/resources/guidance-dementia-pdf
• The Australian Dementia Training Study Centres have developed an excellent education resource for health professionals titled ‘Sexualities & Dementia’, they also have teaching resources, all of which can be accessed from http://dtsc.com.au/2014/01/14/sexualities-and-dementia-education-resource/

 

You have now finished Module 2 and can click here to complete the assessment for this module and then receive your certificate of completion.
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