Sexual Intimacy

All humans have a natural desire for intimacy, or a sense of closeness and familiarity with other people. Emotional intimacy happens when we care deeply about someone else, feel a sense of trust, share similar values, and are able to express ourselves freely. Physical intimacy refers to acts of touch like hugging, cuddling, hand-holding, and sexual intercourse. In older adults, there are a number of emotional, cognitive, and physical issues that can hinder our ability to be intimate with a partner. This program was developed to assist direct care staff in understanding and respecting each resident’s individual physical and emotional needs, while providing an environment that allows for self-expression and intimacy. 

Objectives:

•Identify ways to encourage expressions of intimacy
•Describe ways to support resident rights and choice
•Identify resources to determine a resident's capacity to make choices

Attendees will be awarded .75 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 3/31/2026 | Program Review Date: 3/30/2029

This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.0 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS. 
Program Start Date: 3/31/2026 | Program End Date: 3/30/2027
NAB Approval #20270330-1-A118883-DL

Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.