Nursing and Residential CareVol. 22, No. 7 CommentHealthy intimacy and safe sexual expression in the care homeAysha MendesAysha MendesFreelance journalist specialising in healthcare, nursing and psychologySearch for more papers by this authorAysha MendesPublished Online:18 Jun 2020https://doi.org/10.12968/nrec.2020.22.7.5AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Alzheimer's Society. Uncovering the challenge of sex and intimacy in care home. 2018. www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/uncovering-challenge-sex-and-intimacy-care-home (accessed 19 May 2020) Google ScholarDersch CA, Dersch CA, Harris SM, Kimbal T, Marshall JP, Negretti MA. Sexual issues for aging adults. Lubbock: Texas Tech University; 2007 Google ScholarGarrett D. Psychosocial barriers to sexual intimacy for older people. Br J Nurs. 2014; 23(6):327–331. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.6.327 Link, Google ScholarHeath H, Garrett D, Butler-Cole V, Phair L. Older people in care homes: sex, sexuality and intimate relationships. London: Royal College of Nursing; 2018 Google ScholarInternational Longevity Centre-UK. The last taboo: a guide to dementia, sexuality, intimacy and sexual behaviour in care homes. 2011. https://ilcuk.org.uk/the-last-taboo-a-guide-to-dementia-sexuality-intimacy-and-sexual-behaviour-in-care-homes/ (accessed 1 June 2020) Google ScholarLee D, Tetley J. ‘How long will I love you?’—sex and intimacy in later life. CITY: International Longevity Centre; 2017 Google ScholarMaslow AH. A theory of human motivation. Psychol Rev. 1943; 50(4): 370–96 Crossref, Google ScholarMendes A. Companionship, intimacy and sexual expression in dementia. Nurs Res Care. 2015;17(7):390–392 Link, Google ScholarOakes N. Sex, intimacy and relationships in care homes. 2018. www.ecmmagonline.co.uk/contents/item/152447-sex-intimacy-and-relationships-in-care-homes (accessed 19 May 2020) Google ScholarThornhill TH. Aging and Sexuality. US Pharm. 2007; 32(6):HS5–HS18. www.uspharmacist.com/article/aging-and-sexuality?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_Pharmacist_TrendMD_1 (accessed 19 May 2020) Google ScholarWeeks DJ. Sex for the mature adult: health, self-esteem and countering ageist stereotypes. Sex Relationship Ther. 2002; 3:231–240. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681990220149031 Crossref, Google ScholarWorld Health Organization. Sexual Health. 2020. www.who.int/health-topics/sexual-health#tab=tab_1 (accessed 19 May 2020) Google ScholarZeiss AM, Kasl-Godley J. Sexuality in older adults' relationships. Generations. 2001; 25(2):18–25 Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 2 July 2020Volume 22Issue 7ISSN (print): 1465-9301ISSN (online): 2052-2932 Metrics History Published online 18 June 2020 Published in print 2 July 2020 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download