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Sex, intimacy and aged care
Author(s)	Barbara Sherman
Publisher	Jessica Kingsley, London, 1999
Pages	196 pp
Source	Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB.
Keywords	Sexual activity ; Personal relationships ; Dementia ; Social ethics ; Law ; Australia.
Annotation	First published in Australia in 1998 by the Australian Council for Educational Research, this book explores issues relevant to sexuality and old age, and challenges us to examine our own attitudes. Stories of the experiences of caregivers, families and people affected by dementia illustrate the difficulties encountered by sexual partners, as well as the complexity of the situation confronting professional careworkers. Ethical and legal issues affecting service providers' duty of care are discussed from a practical viewpoint. The book ends with exercises designed for use in group discussion, training, or role-play. Appendices cover: the rights and responsibilities of residents as contained in Australia's Aged Care Act 1997; workers' rights and responsibilities; extracts from the Australian Association of Social Workers' code of ethics; and a guide to medical jargon. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-990707213 B
Classmark	BIU: DS: EA: TQ: VR: 7YA
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