New British Columbia guidelines for supporting sexual health and intimacy in care facilities.
Intimacy and sexual expression are an integral part of being human and of healthy living. However, this important aspect of well-being is often overlooked or avoided when a person enters a care facility such as a nursing home, group home, or assisted living residence. This article summarizes the new Supporting Sexual Health and Intimacy in Care Facilities Guidelines, which suggest ways of supporting healthy intimacy and sexuality in care facilities.
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D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001955:British Columbia; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007380:Intermediate Care Facilities / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000592:standards*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities / Q000592:standards*