Study: Nursing Homes Residents' Desire for Intimacy Often Discouraged, Overlooked

A new study has found that nursing home residents are often deprived of consensual sexual relationships out of concerns for their safety and lack of formal policies for handling these relationships. Of particular concern are the sexual habits of those with dementia.

The researchers note that it is important that nursing homes begin to implement policies to ensure that the sexual needs of residents are met. During the study, residents expressed to the investigators that they would like their sexual needs acknowledged.

To read the study, which was published in the Journal of Medical Ethics, click here.