It is common for a person with dementia to exhibit inappropriate and uncharacteristic sexual behavior, including promiscuity, verbal abuse, aggression, grabbing, exhibitionism, and jealous paranoia.
Sexuality in older people has often been a vexed issue, provoking strong emotional associations, embarrassment and silence. Behaviour considered 'inappropriate' in those who belong to this age group, however, can...
Informed by a combination of accessible neuroscience and person-centred compassion, Danuta Lipinska's new book shows that the human need for intimacy, attachment and sexual expression is as important for supporting the wellbeing and ...
Each section has issues for consideration and there are some case studies which draw out particular issues."--Front cover.
Although clinical appearance and neuropathological hallmarks have been defining AD since its first description, major factors which trigger pathology are still unknown. The role of comorbidity is discussed controversially.
' TONY PARSONS 'A beautiful, intimate story of love and understanding - candid and funny. This is a lyrical memoir of hope and forgiveness.
In Sex in the Brain, clinical neuropsychologist Amee Baird explores fascinating case studies of dramatic changes in sexual behavior and explains what these exceptional stories have to say about human sexuality.
... absolute neutrophil count and, in many countries, registration of the patient with a national registry; in fact, it appears that the risk of agranulocytosis is higher in older adults than in younger adults (Bishara and Taylor 2014).
This is the first book to deal comprehensively with the issue of capacity and the common law and statute law in Australia over a wide range of the situations in which questions of capacity arise.
Based on true stories and actual experiences, this novel explores intimate relationships and experiences of elderly people, particularly those dealing with dementia.