Dementia Care

at a Glance

Catharine Jenkins, Laura Ginesi, Berni Keenan

Multiple Choice: Chapter 47 Sex and sexuality

Question 1. The sexual needs of people with dementia should be included when planning care because:

A. Holistic care planning involves all aspects of life
B. Most older people will not want to talk about their sexual needs so this section of a care plan is usually brief
C. Sexuality includes more than just sexual relationships – it is part of a person's identity so is central to understanding an individual and to planning in a person-centred way to meet their needs
D. If sexuality is omitted from care planning, there is a risk that a person with dementia develops unsuitable attachments