When is a Kiss Just a Kiss in Memory Care? With Rachel Wiley, nationally recognized OT

🎙️ Dr. Dani Cabral, ‪@BrainLoveCommunity‬ , sits down with Rachel Wiley, a nationally recognized occupational therapist and founder of the Dementia Collaborative and Dementia Consulting. Known for her bold thinking in Alzheimer's and memory care, Rachel shares her powerful insights on one of the most overlooked — and deeply human — dimensions of dementia support: intimacy and connection.

Together, they dive into:
🚨 The real-world challenges residential care communities face — and how the groundbreaking C.A.R.E. checklist offers a path forward
❤️ Why intimacy matters in memory care — and how understanding context is key
🧠 How to assess capacity and consent in ethically sound, person-centered ways
🤝 The often-neglected need for human touch in institutional care settings

This eye-opening conversation reveals the urgent need for better training, clear policies, and heart-centered strategies that protect both dignity and desire — while empowering staff and supporting families.

💡 If you care about rethinking aging, respect in care settings, or what it means to love and be loved with Alzheimer’s — this is one you don’t want to miss.


00:25 Understanding Intimacy in Dementia Care
04:01 The Impact of Consent and Intimacy on Care Facilities
07:47 Introducing the Care Checklist Framework
11:56 Assessing Capacity for Consent in Dementia Care
15:17 Understanding Cognitive Impairment and Social Skills
18:04.Assessing Capacity and Consent in Intimacy
20:57 Bias and Power Dynamics in Care Settings
23:22 Training and Implementation of Care Checklists
26:35 Addressing Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
29:38 The Importance of Intimacy Advanced Directives
30:23 Resources and Training for Care Facilities


#memorycare, #intimacy in dementia, #occupationaltherapy #personcenteredcare #humantouch #consent #aging

C.A.R.E. Checklist and Framework: ⁠https://www.dementiacollaborative.com...
Work with Rachel Wiley:
⁠www.rachelwileyot.com⁠
⁠www.daybydaydementiaconsulting.com⁠
⁠www.dementiacollaborative.com⁠


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