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Sometimes what we think of as sexual behavior could actually be a person’s way of expressing _____________.
Sometimes what appears to be sexual is actually an indication of something quite different, such as: Needing to use the toilet; Discomfort caused by itchy or tight clothes or feeling too hot; Boredom or agitation; Expressing a need to be touched, or for affection; Misunderstanding other people’s needs or behavior; Mistaking someone for their current (or previous) partner.
The reasons for sexual disinhibition or inappropriate behavior in people with dementia may include:
(Mark all that are correct)
The reasons for sexual disinhibition or inappropriate behavior in people with dementia remain unclear, but may include disease-related factors, social factors, psychological factors, and certain drugs and alcohol. Research suggests that staff, residents, and family often disagree on what is meant by appropriate or inappropriate behavior.
True or False:
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to assessing sexual behavior and responses, and there is no particular definition as to when behavior becomes abnormal.
How do we categorize sexual behavior and how do we decide what is and what is not appropriate? There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to assessing sexual behavior and responses, and there is no particular definition as to when behavior becomes abnormal.
True or False:
Research suggests that staff, residents, and family often disagree on what is meant by appropriate or inappropriate behavior.
Research suggests that staff, residents, and family often disagree on what is meant by appropriate or inappropriate behavior. There is large variation in reported levels of sexual disinhibition both in the community and residential care ranging from 2 to 17 percent.
Abnormal sexual behavior is also sometimes referred to as __________________________.
It does become easier to determine what may or may not constitute abnormal sexual behavior. This is also sometimes referred to as “sexual disinhibition,” “inappropriate behavior,” “improper behavior,” or “hypersexuality.” Such terms, though, are not always helpful, as what is inappropriate to one person may not be to another.
True or False:
Often, behavior such as masturbating may be normal but the individual has lost the ability to make a judgment that masturbating should be done in private.
Family members can be distressed and embarrassed at seeing their loved one make sexually laden comments or act flirtatiously. Others people may protest they want nothing to do with the person exhibiting sexual behaviors. Often behavior such as masturbating may be normal but the individual has lost the ability to make a judgment that masturbating should be done in private.
True or False:
There tends to be much higher frequency of inappropriate behavior in women than in men.
Some studies have suggested there is equal frequency in inappropriate behavior in men (8 percent) and women (7 percent). Several other studies suggest much higher frequency in men, but this may be linked to subjective definitions and overreporting of men to women.
Which is not an example of physical sexual behavior?
What do we mean by behavior of a sexual nature and how do we categorize it? Verbal: Sexualized comments to staff (may include swearing); Sexualized comments to other residents (may include swearing). Physical (Linked to Self): Masturbating in private; Masturbating in communal areas; Touching in private; Touching in communal areas; Undressing or disrobing / exposing genital areas; Defecation or urination.
Residential care homes face significant _________________ issues when managing sexually inappropriate behavior. These issues need to be considered when formulating policy and procedures to address the sexual needs of the people they care for.
Dementia can reduce a person’s inhibitions, which may expose their private ______________ — including those relating to sex.
Dementia can reduce a person’s inhibitions, which may expose their private thoughts, feelings and behaviors—including those relating to sex. Sometimes a person with dementia may appear to lose their inhibitions and make sexual advances to others or undress or touch themselves in public.
