Why shouldn’t someone have a sex life in a care home? Jackie Marshall-Cyrus, a nurse supporting Britain’s aging population, takes the stand to expose the damage done in healthcare by stereotypes surrounding sex and age. Cross-examined by Georgina Lee.
If you enjoyed this cross-examination and want to find out more, here’s where you can get started:
Jackie Marshall-Cyrus
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-marshall-cyrus-frsa-5a0ba611/
Jackie Marshall-Cyrus’s company
You can also find Jackie on Twitter
@Jackie_MCyrus
@JackiesRev2
Jo Divine. Sex Toy company designing for older people
Hot Octupuss. Sex Toy company designing for older people
https://www.hotoctopuss.com/uk/en/
Royal College of Nursing report into care homes and sex and intimacy
https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/publications/pub-007126
PLISSIT Model: Introducing Sexual Health in Clinical Care
The last taboo A guide to dementia, sexuality, intimacy and sexual behaviour in care homes. ILC.
https://ilcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pdf_pdf_184.pdf
Alzheimers Society Lift the Lid project
And remember, we want you to be part of our jury - head to www.ageontrial.com to join the discussion and deliver your verdict. You can also tweet us using the hashtag #AgeOnTrial. This episode we’re asking: Should sex be encouraged in care homes?
Age on Trial is produced by Bird Lime Media for The Commonland. Find out more at https://www.thecommonland.co.uk/
Original music for the series by The Penny Black Remedy - https://thepennyblackremedy.com/
