There have been a number of questions on OurAlzheimer's.com about the difficulties of coping with disinhibited and inappropriate sexual behavior exhibited by people with Alzheimer's disease. I thought it might be helpful to try to address some of the issues surrounding this sensitive subject and to give some caregiver tips on how to cope.
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