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Case 40 - “Just One Kiss”

Sexuality in Long-Term Care

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Matthew Gibfried
Affiliation:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri
George T. Grossberg
Affiliation:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri
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Summary

A significant percentage of older adults remain sexually active. Studies have shown that sexual activity in older adults is associated with better cognitive and mental health and better sleep. Major neurocognitive disorders are a common cause of sexually inappropriate behavior. Despite the few studies discussing sexual aspects in MNCD, existing reports indicate that up to 25% of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease have inappropriate sexual behavior, including increased sexual urge and hypersexuality. The ability of patients to consent to sexual relations may be underestimated by healthcare staff. Therefore, the issue of consent is an important point of discussion among staff members and each case should be assessed separately. Long-term care facilities should have policies in place that address the evaluation of a patient’s capacity to consent to sexual activity.

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Clinical Case Studies in Long-Term Care Psychiatry
Navigating Common Mental Health Challenges in Geriatric Care
, pp. 202 - 205
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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  • “Just One Kiss”
  • Matthew Gibfried, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, George T. Grossberg, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri
  • Book: Clinical Case Studies in Long-Term Care Psychiatry
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108630344.041
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  • Matthew Gibfried, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, George T. Grossberg, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri
  • Book: Clinical Case Studies in Long-Term Care Psychiatry
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108630344.041
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  • “Just One Kiss”
  • Matthew Gibfried, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri, George T. Grossberg, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri
  • Book: Clinical Case Studies in Long-Term Care Psychiatry
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108630344.041
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