Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ESOA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Explain how aging, illness, and medications may affect sexual function and behaviors among older adults.
Describe healthy sexual expression among older adults, including people with a decline in cognitive function.
Identify personal biases or values that may interfere with appropriately addressing sexual behaviors with older adults and their families.
Outline:
Section 1: Sexuality and the Older Adult
Mr. and Mrs. Wright
Sexual Biases
Self-Reflection Exercise
Learning the Terms
Self-Reflection Exercise
Review
Benefits of Healthy Sexual Activity
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Aging and Human Sexual Activity
The Wrights Revisited
Changing Sexual Expression
Medications and Sexual Well-Being
Sexual Activity and Cognitive Decline
Self-Reflection
About Dementia
Mr. Rayhons
Review
Revisiting the Wrights
Self-Reflection Exercise
Your Caregiving Role and Responsibilities
Resident Rights and Sexuality
Best Practices
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.