Blurred boundaries for sexuality and intimacy among intellectually incompetent aged care residents revealed. All of the above are examples of sexuality and intimacy in aged care facilities with blurred boundaries for consent due to lack of policy and mixed ethical and religious views - some of which have led to legal action between families and aged care staff. Lead author Massey University professor Mark Henrickson, a trained social worker, said he was alerted to the issue from families and aged care staff who raised it with him at conferences where he spoke about sexuality. • A third of aged care staff didn't know whether the behaviour of a resident living with dementia can imply consent. The New Zealand Aged Care Association were approached for comment but a spokeswoman said they did not want to comment without having time to read the full report.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 19, 2020 17:03 UTC