Overview

The APS hosts this webinar with the APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG).

Sexuality in late life is a topic rarely discussed, yet is a basic human need. Elders residing in residential care, with often declining physical health and cognitive changes, are particularly vulnerable to having their sexual needs ignored. More often than not the only time many long-term residential care facilities address sexuality, is when there is a "problem".

The aim of this activity is to address sexuality in late life from the wellbeing perspective, and consider the impact of dementia, environment, and staff, as well as family attitudes on this topic.

Level of Learning

Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those who have some previous learning on the topic.

Duration of access

Access to the recording and presenter slides is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process

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Activity details 

• On-demand webinar recording 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• describe sexuality in late life, particularly in residential care settings,

• recognise the psychosocial barriers to sexuality in late life, and

• describe sexuality in dementia.

Presenter(s)

Dr Julie Bajic Smith

About the presenter(s)

Dr Julie Bajic Smith is a registered psychologist who has over 15 years clinical experience across several settings – disability, child protection services, occupational rehabilitation and aged care.
She coordinated EAP services with a national provider and delivered clinical services including critical incident response. Julie is a board approved psychology supervisor and she regularly delivers supervision to intern psychologists and other mental health professionals.
Julie is also an experienced researcher and writer. Her doctorate research examined wellbeing in home care workers and postdoctoral research focused on supported decision-making in dementia. She has significant experience in assessment and the application of psychological treatments to older adults and recently published a book on enhancing emotional wellbeing in residential aged care environments.
Julie has developed several preventative psychological group programs for older adults entering residential care which won Positive Living in Aged Care Awards.