This is the 96th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope.
A quiet heartbreak is unfolding behind the closed doors of dementia care, one that few carers dare to speak about openly: the ebb of physical intimacy.
A tentative question posted to an online dementia carer support group sparked a flurry of moving responses. That question: “I really don’t know how to approach this subject, but I’m wondering who is still sexually active with a partner who has a dementia diagnosis. I’m struggling with this.”
It is a distressing issue for the hundreds of people who weigh in. In emotional comments, both men and women describe their experiences, challenges and concerns, such as these below:
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