As part of the implementation of Measure 13 of the Plan d’action gouvernemental pour contrer la maltraitance envers les personnes aînées 2022-2027 – Reconnaître et agir ensemble, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) has tasked the Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS) at the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal with developing awareness-raising tools and training on the emotional and sexual needs of older adults. Measure 13 aims to raise awareness and provide training for healthcare and social services staff, older adults and families regarding the emotional and sexual needs of older adults (Government of Quebec, 2022, p. 42).
This infographic marks the beginning of a series of activities designed to raise awareness and provide information to older adults, their loved ones, and stakeholders in the health and social services network and its partners about the needs, realities, and issues surrounding intimacy and sexuality in the context of aging. The ultimate goal is to empower these individuals to support the sexual and intimate well-being of older adults.
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