Intimacy and Sexuality in the context of people living with dementia in a care setting

1 day Masterclass

Sexuality and intimacy are basic human needs. They address different emotional and physical needs for people through their life span. When a person moves into residential care, and is living with dementia, their ability both to express these needs and find support for them can be a challenge. This is often an area of care which care staff feel uncomfortable to discuss. The aim of the day is to explore different aspects and topics around this field. The teaching will use a variety of methods. The approach is of interactive and inclusive learning.

Learning Outcome

• To enable learners understand the role of intimacy and sexuality as part of a provision of person centred care.

The content includes:

• Explore ways to support the link between intimacy and sexuality

• Understand different behaviours and their impacts on the individual experiencing them and the care team

• Discuss supporting sexuality in a care setting

Target audience

We believe in working as a multi-disciplinary team, therefore anybody who is in a role that provides support to people living with dementia is invited to join this workshop. It will be discussed in the context of care settings, but all participants are welcome. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the workshop.

Facilitated By:

The Association for Dementia Studies

Dates:

10th November 2016

Venue

University of Worcester

Masterclass Fee

£150*(£125 Early bird rate available until 29 September)

For details on availability and how to apply:

Please register here or contact: Association for Dementia Studies tel: 01905 54 2531 or e-mail dementia@worc.ac.uk

*All students employed by a Worcestershire NHS Trust or Wye Valley NHS Trust have to complete a study leave form (or equivalent) if they want (a) to study in works time, or (b) want the Trust to fund or part fund the course, or both. Upon receipt of your approved trust study leave form you will receive notification that your place is booked. If you attend these days without an approved study leave form you will be charged.

In any given year the availability of conferences, events and study days will depend on delegate numbers. In the event of a conference, event or study day not being run, due to a low number of delegates registering, delegates will in these circumstances be offered a full refund; otherwise no refund of fees will be made

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Please see http://www.worcester.ac.uk/discover/find-us.html

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Mike Watts on 01905 542531 or email dementia@worc.ac.uk

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes - you can amend your registration details on Eventbrite. However, after registration and payment of the workshop fee no refunds will be made unless the worskhop is cancelled due to insufficient delegates registering.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes - information on Eventbrite can be amended but if you have problems please contact Mike Watts on 01905 542531 or email dementia@worc.ac.uk