Let's Talk About Sex (Baby!) and Identity in the Older Adult
The OT Flourish Podcast por Mandy Chamberlain
Notas del episodio
Sex is an ADL!
Do you address a client's sexuality or ask how they identify?
These are the questions that we must ask ourselves in order to provide client centered care, keeping in mind AOTA's Vision 2025: "As an inclusive profession, OT maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities, through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living."
Guest Devlynn Neu MS OTR/L shares their passion for bringing awareness and unity within the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as helping OT practitioners feel comfortable addressing sexuality in our practice.
Key Takeaways:- Use neutral terms - "partner," "significant other"
- Ask "How would you identify yourself?"
- Start with conversations and being open to learning about