Training care workers can help break the taboo about sexual relationships between residents
The question of consent is complicated by Alzheimer's and dementia
Monica Karpinski explores the facts behind the claims that sex can help to prevent dementia
Draco Malfoy is a new student at Hogwarts High. Innocent and shy, the boy doesn't expect much to come of the year. That all changed when he meets Harry Potter. Resident bad boy of the school, sex extraordinare, and downright dangerous, Harry leads Draco into a twisting, twirling world of the bad side of a person. But will their pasts tear the two apart?
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A jury in Iowa acquitted a man who had been criminally charged for having sex with his wife, who had Alzheimer's. Very few care facilities have policies on dementia, sex and consent.
Monica Karpinski explores the facts behind the claims that sex can help to prevent dementia
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions and 5.7 million americans today are living…
Nursing home facilities are grappling with how to deal with residents and their active sex lives. Seniors living in long term care facilities can develop relationships that family members and staff may find hard to address. For many nursing homes, education on this topic has been increased.
A geriatrician explains how to maintain sexuality while caregiving for a partner, including what to expect & do if there's Alzheimer's or another dementia.
The desire for sex and intimacy never goes away, it remains important for our entire life. But, we may have to make adjustments for our aging bodies. Older couples can find intimacy and connection no matter what their age or physical abilities.
When it comes to dementia, early intervention is everything.
Caregivers are unsure and uncomfortable with the topic, but a researcher in Waterloo is looking at whether people with dementia can consent to sexual activity.
Monica Karpinski explores the facts behind the claims that sex can help to prevent dementia
Consensual sex among aging residents of nursing homes can be fraught. And when those older people are showing signs of dementia, family members sometimes stand in in the way of love.
Is it possible to have a fulfilling sexual relationship if your spouse has Alzheimer's? An expert discusses how to navigate sex and dementia.
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Researchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia.
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Training care workers can help break the taboo about sexual relationships between residents
Two geriatricians debunk 14 myths about aging. They talk about wrinkles, dementia, losing teeth and vision, sex drives, calorie counting, and more.
Introduction Sex differences in dementia risk, and risk factor (RF) associations with dementia, remain uncertain across diverse ethno-regional groups. Methods A total of 29,850 participants (58% w...
One problem with memory tests is that cut-off scores for mild cognitive impairment don’t reflect that women tend to have stronger verbal memory than men.
Monica Karpinski explores the facts behind the claims that sex can help to prevent dementia
BackgroundThe histamine type 1 receptor antagonist (H1RA) has been commonly used. This study aimed to examine the association between the usage of H1RA and t...
Training care workers can help break the taboo about sexual relationships between residents
Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several recent studies.
New research shows how frontotemporal dementia progresses and enables scientists to accurately predict how the condition will spread.
Official figures released last year showed that cases of malnutrition and deficiencies have skyrocketed. These are some key signs that you may be lacking in essential vitamins and minerals.
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Sex is a wonderful way to stay physically and mentally healthy later in life, and age is no barrier to enjoying a fulfilling sex life
