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) |
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Pages (from-to) | 75-81 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Clinical Gerontologist |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
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