Sexuality and Dementia, 9781936303557
Paperback
It is very common for a person with dementia to exhibit unexpected or inappropriate sexual behaviour and yet few resources exist to help partners, family members, caregivers, and others address it. Now for the first time, esteemed geriatric neuropsychiatrist Dr. Doug Wornell provides a compassionate…

Sexuality and Dementia

Compassionate and Practical Strategies for Dealing with Unexpected or Inappropriate Behaviors

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  • Paperback

    200 pages

  • Release Date

    27 December 2013

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Summary

The First Comprehensive Guide for Dealing with Dementia’s Effect on Sex, Intimacy, and RelationshipsIt is common for a person with dementia to exhibit inappropriate and uncharacteristic sexual behavior, including promiscuity, verbal abuse, aggression, grabbing, exhibitionism, and jealous paranoia. This behavior puts a strain on spouses and partners, as well as other loved ones and caregivers. Now, for the first time, esteemed geriatric neuropsychiatrist, Douglas Wornell, MD, provides essentia…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781936303557
ISBN-10:1936303558
Author:Douglas Wornell
Publisher:Demos Medical Publishing
Imprint:Demos Medical Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:200
Release Date:27 December 2013
Weight:369g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm
About The Author

Douglas Wornell

Doug Wornell, MD, is a geriatric neuropsychiatrist who has participated in the treatment of over 20,000 dementia patients in the past ten years. He is the Medical Director of the Behavioral Wellness Center at Auburn Regional Medical Center and the Director of Wornell Psychiatry and Associates, a geriatric and neuropsychiatric consultative service through which he provides advice to 23 long-term care facilities.

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