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Alzheimer's Society is today publishing a statement of intent signalling our support for the introduction of dedicated sex and gender policies for biomedical, health and care research in the UK.
Sexual health is an important part of a healthy sex life. If you or your partner has dementia, you still need to consider the benefits and risks to keep you both healthy.
Dementia can affect relationships in different ways including changes in communication, behaviour, sex and intimacy. However, there are ways to prepare for and adapt to these changes.
A person with dementia may experience changes in how they respond to sex, be inappropriate or aggressive, mistake a person for someone else, or behave sexually in public. There are ways to manage challenging behaviour.
Your dementia symptoms can affect your relationships in different ways including communication, feelings and behaviour, and sex and intimacy. Your relationships may also change when someone takes on a caring role. However, with the right support, it is possible to adjust to these changes.
Advice and practical tips for enabling an LGBT+ person with dementia to express their identity or orientation.
Hilary and Pauline met in 1955, but weren't able to legally get married until 2017. Now Pauline has vascular dementia, the couple explains how vital dementia support is helping them keep their most important vows.
Dementia Support Line