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. 

A good mealtime experience can have a positive impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. Food preparation and the person’s surroundings can be important.

Dementia can put a strain on your relationship. There are practical things you can do to maintain a positive relationship with your partner. This page also looks at what you can do if you didn't have a good relationship before your partner's diagnosis. 

Dementia can affect a person's sexual behaviour, sometimes meaning they are less or more interested in sex. Partners of a person with dementia may also feel differently about sex and intimacy. Find out how to manage these changes.

The most important part of sex and intimacy is consent. A diagnosis of dementia does not mean that someone automatically lacks the ability to consent to sex and intimacy. However, they may have the mental capacity to engage in sex at some times, and lack it at others. Both partners must consent to sexual activity. 

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.
 

When a person is living with dementia, their sexual behaviour, needs and desires may change. As their partner, yours may too. Your sex life may have changed,  and you might need advice on how to cope with this, as well as how to feel better. Talking about sex and intimacy can help. 

Dementia can affect how much and when someone eats, as well as what food they prefer. Their experience of flavour may change. They might enjoy flavours they never liked before, or dislike foods they always liked.