When your person with dementia expresses themselves in a sexually inappropriate way, it’s not about you it’s about brain change. Their frontal lobe, the part that filters and inhibits behavior, is damaged. That means they’re not doing this on purpose. What they need is redirection, not reprimanding. Shame doesn’t help but gentle strategies can. 💡 In this video, I’ll walk you through: • Why this happens • What to do in the moment (without making it worse) • How to set boundaries while still hono

Can sex help dementia patients? For many people with dementia, maintaining or developing a sexual relationship can enhance wellbeing. There is sometimes a fine line between appropriate and inappropriate sexual behaviour, which often depends on the values of the relatives. Is sex good to prevent Alzheimer's? People with dementia are less likely to be sexually active than others. There is an association between dementia and sex, but can't say whether having “regular “sex can delay or prevent demen