Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors

The 13 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with sexually inappropriate behaviors in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Program

Xavier E. Cagigas, PhD

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

[Video 4:52]  Scenario-based video that shows an in-home caregiver dealing with sexually inappropriate behavior.  The video has four parts:  common response, expert explanation, recommended reponse, plus 8 tips for dealing with sexually inappropriate behavior.
Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Daily Caring

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Explains the causes of sexually inappropriate behavior in dementia.  Has 9 ways to cope with Alzheimer’s and sexually inappropriate behavior.
9 Ways to Handle Alzheimer's and Sexually Inappropriate Behavior
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia

Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L

Pages 81-82

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Defines sexually inappropriate behaviors.  Describes why it might occur and 10 common triggers.  Has 10 strategies to prevent sexually inappropriate behavior and 5 strategies to use if it occurs.
A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Alzheimer Society Canada

Geo Location: All (CA)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes how dementia changes sexual conduct.  Has 18 tips for dealing with changes in sexual behaviour.
Sexual Conduct
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%

Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)

Paula Spencer Scott

Pages 218-226

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Begins with an examples of sexually inappropriate behavior.  Discusses why it happens.  12 bullet points on things to try.  Has 3 ways to help you cope with inappropiate sexual behavior.
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%

Coping With Behavior Change in Dementia: A Family Caregiver's Guide

Beth Spencer and Laurie White

Pages 111-116

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Begins with a general discussion on changes in intimacy and sexual expression caused by dementia.  Has 7 strategies when partners are the caregivers.  7 causes of hypersexuality and disinhibition with 3 examples.  6 strategies for hypersexuality and disinhibition. Also has other considerations and resources.
Coping With Behavior Change in Dementia: A Family Caregiver's Guide
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

WebMD

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses sexually inappropiate behaviors and their causes.  Describes 6 different situation and how the deal with them.  Also 5 preventive measure to take to keep this behavior from happening.
Sexual Behavior and Alzheimer’s Disease
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

VeryWell Health

James Clyde Sellman, Ph.D

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes diminished inhibitions and disconcerting sexual behavior.  Has 5 bullet points on how to manage inappropriate behaviors.  Concludes with 5 paragraphs on balancing the sexual rights of people with Alzheimer's and their partners.
Alzheimer's and Changes in Sexual Behavior
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%

The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)

Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH

Pages 156-158

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses examples and common myths related to inappropriate sexual behavior.  Uses examples to demostrate best practices in delaing with these issues.
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook

Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell

Pages 184-186

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes several examples of unwanted sexual behavior and ways to cope with them.
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

Confidence to Care (aka Home Instead)

Molly Carpenter

Pages 90-94

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Uses an example to examine why sexually inappropriate behavior happens.  Has 9 bullet points for care approaches.  Offers examples of how to communicate with a person who is exhibiting sexually inappropriate behavior.  Concludes with 4 tips on prevention.
Confidence to Care (aka Home Instead)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's

Joanne Koenig Coste

Pages 124-126

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses sexual behavior through the stages of the disease and when to seek professional advice from a doctor, private counseling, or outside support.
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

Alzheimer's Through the Stages: A Caregiver's Guide

Mary Moller, MSW, CAS

Pages 92-96

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has 3 strategies to help interupt negative thought patterns.  Discusses what you can do including 3 strategies on distraction and redirection.
Alzheimer's Through the Stages: A Caregiver's Guide

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