Sexually inappropriate behaviour in demented elderly people

2005146 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Kannayiram Alagiakrishnan · University of Alberta

David W. Lim · University of Alberta

Asad Brahim · Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Adrian Wong · CARE Canada

Alex M. Wood

A. Senthilselvan · University of Alberta

William T Chimich · University of Alberta

Abstract

In this study sexually inappropriate behaviour was seen in all stages of dementia, more commonly associated with subjects of vascular aetiology, and is as commonly seen in community dwelling subjects with dementia as in nursing home subjects.

Topics & Keywords

Sexual function and dysfunction studies Family Caregiving in Mental Illness Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Postgraduate Medical Journal

Volume 81, Issue 957, pp. 463-466

DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2004.028043

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