Sexuality and Dementia
Compassionate and Practical Strategies for Dealing with Unexpected or Inappropriate Behaviors
by Douglas Wornell, MD
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Pub Date Jan 23 2014 | Archive Date Jan 22 2014
Description
It is very common for a person with dementia to exhibit unexpected or inappropriate sexual behavior and yet few resources exist to help partners, family members, caregivers, and others address it. Now for the first time, esteemed geriatric neuropsychiatrist Dr. Doug Wornell provides a compassionate and detailed understanding of the issue and strategies for how to cope.
Tackling a difficult subject without shame or embarrassment, Sexuality and Dementia offers essential information and practical solutions so that people with dementia and their partners can have stronger and happier relationships. It provides:
An explanation of the physical basis of the connection between dementia and changes in sexual drive and behavior, including the impact of anatomy, brain chemicals and hormonesInformation on the sexual effects of medications used in dementia treatmentan understanding of how emotional connections can be distorted in dementia (for instance, love may become funny and sexual excitement may be accompanied by either sadness or anger)
Practical advice for how to handle sexual behavior like flirtation, masturbation, verbal abuse, grabbing, and exhibitionism
Recommendations to minimize the legal risk and potential for injury, as well as the risk of abuse or becoming a victim of inappropriate sexual behavior, in long-term care facilities
Personal stories of the many ways couples have chosen to deal with the changes to their sexual dynamic and relationship
Shedding light on a topic that is too often ignored or brushed aside, Sexuality and Dementia is an invaluable resource, providing hope that people with dementia and their partners can maintain sexually satisfying lives while dealing productively with inappropriate and troubling behavior.
Advance Praise
“An excellent guide to the complex issues that surround the effects of dementia on sexuality. I would highly recommend this book for dementia care facilities, their staff, and any family and/or loved ones that are caring for someone with dementia.”—Julie Moorer, RN, University of Washington Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
“Wornell's riveting book will liberate and instruct millions of people affected by Alzheimer's—people often too embarrassed to discuss intimacy. This is an important contribution to our understanding of human sexuality, as well as to the burgeoning science of aging.”—John Portmann, author of The Ethics of Sex and Alzheimer's
“A must read for families and caregivers who want to improve the quality of life of the person with dementia without losing their own sanity and a treasure trove of valuable insights for lawyers, financial planners, and other professionals who serve clients dealing with his issue.”—Rajiv Nagaich, JD, LLM, Johnson Nagaich, Elder Law and Estate Planning
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781936303557 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
