Sexuality and intimacy between individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their partners: Caregivers describe their experiences

Malathy Kuppuswamy; Helen D. Davies; Adam P. Spira; Antonette M. Zeiss; Jared R. Tinklenberg

doi:10.1300/J018v30n03_06

Sexuality and intimacy between individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their partners: Caregivers describe their experiences

Malathy Kuppuswamy, Helen D. Davies, Adam P. Spira, Antonette M. Zeiss, Jared R. Tinklenberg

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Abstract

Partners of individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) face profound changes in their relationships. Little research has investigated the impact of dementia on sexual function and relationships. This paper presents data concerning sexual intimacy within couples affected by AD. Participants' responses were striking for their heterogeneity. Implications are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	75-81
Number of pages	7
Journal	Clinical Gerontologist
Volume	30
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J018v30n03_06
State	Published - Apr 12 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Couples
Dementia
Relationships

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Health(social science)
Clinical Psychology
Gerontology
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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