Overview

Despite being integral parts of all our identities, sexuality, sex and intimacy are what many would call the Last Taboo in dementia care, usually seen as 'problem behaviours' to be stopped and dealt with. Informed by a combination of accessible neuroscience and person-centred compassion, Danuta Lipinska's new book shows that the human need for intimacy, attachment and sexual expression is as important for supporting the wellbeing and personhood of people with dementia as communication and care. Considering the brain as the body's biggest sex organ, it examines the cognitive changes that occur in dementia and what these changes mean in the context of sexual behaviour and consent. Taking Carl Rogers' Core Conditions and Tom Kitwood's psychological needs of persons living with dementia as a starting point, Lipinska offers a unique model for person-centred conversations about sex and sexuality that we have not seen before.

Full Product Details

Author:   Danuta Lipinska ,  Caroline Baker ,  Sally Knocker
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.40cm
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781785921575

ISBN 10:   1785921576
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   21 November 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Caroline Baker. Introduction. 1. Dementia and Wellbeing. 2. In the Beginning....Biology. 3. Responding to the need for sensuality, sexuality and intimacy. 4. Person-centred conversations about sex, dementia and wellbeing. 5. Explorations Through Training. Afterword by Sally Knocker. References.

Reviews

Wonderful ... The case studies are really helpful in helping us to understand all aspects of dementia, sex and wellbeing, and the points for reflection could also be used as part of an informative discussion or training session with staff. -- Caroline Baker, Director of Dementia Care, Barchester Healthcare A very valuable and informative volume, bringing together the two complex issues of sex and dementia ... that cannot, and should not, be ignored. -- Peter Wells, Accredited sex and relationship therapist and supervisor, Anglican Priest and Honorary Canon Danuta must be applauded for her sensitive and insightful book - it is refreshing and will go a long way to lifting the lid on a subject that is often dismissed and taboo. Well done and thank you Danuta! A must read for everyone. -- Karen Borochowitz, DementiaSA (www.dementisa.org) and Stuward (www.stuward.com)

Wonderful ... The case studies are really helpful in helping us to understand all aspects of dementia, sex and wellbeing, and the points for reflection could also be used as part of an informative discussion or training session with staff. -- Dr Caroline Baker, Director of Dementia Care, Barchester Healthcare

Author Information

Danuta Lipinska has 30 years' experience teaching and consulting internationally on adult sexuality and dementia. Her previous book, Person-Centred Counselling for People with Dementia, was also published by JKP, and has since been translated into German.

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