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Older people in care homes
 — sexuality and intimate relationships
Author(s)Hazel Heath
Journal titleNursing Older People, vol. 23, no 6, July 2011
Pagespp 14-20
Sourcewww.nursingolderpeople.co.uk
KeywordsCare homes ; Residents [care homes] ; Sexual activity ; Rights [elderly] ; Nurses ; Standards of provision.
AnnotationThe Royal College of Nursing has developed guidance to help nurses and care staff work effectively with issues of sexuality, intimate relationships and sex, particularly for older people living in care homes. This article looks at the barriers to ensuring the sexual rights and freedoms of care home residents are protected and suggests how the new guidance might help. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-121102231 A
ClassmarkKW: KX: BIU: IKR: QTE: 583

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