Let's Talk About Sex

Send us Fan MailAmy discusses common sexual situations that may present when someone is living with dementia and their ability to consent to sexual contact and sexual acts. Amy House, C.D.P. guides care partners in understanding how dementia affects the brain. This podcast has recorded questions from listeners.  Each episode, Amy unpacks their questions and helps you learn to “think dementia.” This leads to better quality of life, improved relationships and empowered care partners.  Be part of a connected community by learning from each other’s questions.  Amy House records and produces 100% of this podcast on her own, in her free time, to help others. To support the Think Dementia podcast go to www.buymeacoffee.com/ThinkDementia  To record a question for the podcast go to www.think-dementia.com  Amy House is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director and PAC Trainer who is recognized in the Twin Cities as a leader in dementia care and education. Amy's personal support, public speaking and professional training has touched the lives of thousands of people living with dementia over the past 10 years. Amy is also a support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association and a Care Navigator for Tembo Health with the Medicare GUIDE dementia program. www.think-dementia.com https://mncasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sexual-Consent-Law-One-Pager-1.pdf https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/ethics-and-intimate-sexual-activity-long-term-care/2017-07 https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/nursinghomes/training.html https://www.apa.org/pi/aging/programs/assessment/capacity-psychologist-handbook.pdf https://mn.gov/ooltc/assets/Elder%20Sexual%20Abuse%20in%20Care%20Facilities%20Participant%20Manual%20V2_tcm1168-538763.pdf  Rocketball is an engaging table game for all ages.  This game can be a way to bring the family together and let the person living with dementia really shine, providing cognitive stimulation, value, coordination and hand strengthening.  Use the code THINK10 at www.rocketball.fun for 10% of your order for your home, community center or Memory Care and support the Think Dementia podcast.Support the show