Sex among residents in nursing homes and otherlong-term carefacilities is still a taboo subject.
They relocate one of the partners to a private room if both are in shared rooms.
In his 1,000 resident facility, he knows of a dozen romances.
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The policy is grounded in the understanding that this is a resident right.
“Anything people might do at home they’re allowed to do here.”
Nursing homes need to nurture this.
Have a written policy, train staff, and protect vulnerable residents.
Nursing Homes Need to Keep Up With a Changing Society
People are living healthier and longer.
Mores are more liberal.
Television and the dog can only do so much.
Even the world condition seems to be drawing people together.
And the mass shootings of recent years only exacerbate a need for closeness.
There are some unintended consequences as well.
AIDS cases among those 50 and older account for 47% of all cases.
Might be worth a look.
Providers walk a fine line balancingperson-centered carewith risk management.
Yet risk can be minimized with sensitivity and empathy toward resident needs.
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