"I am concerned about a dear friend who has a diagnosis of mild dementia. She has no family here. Her closest relatives are four hours away, and she has minimal contact with them. She was widowed 40 years ago and hasn't dated. She always said she had no interest in that. She is deeply involved in our community and has a wide, varied circle of friends."
"She doesn't have to worry about a pregnancy, but STDs among seniors have more than doubled in the United States in the last decade. Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are all on the rise. Lack of knowledge and low condom use are driving these statistics. Seniors have a right to a sex life if they wish, but they should be well informed before starting one."
An 82-year-old woman with mild dementia and limited local family contact has developed a new interest in men and expressed a desire for a sexual relationship. A close friend worries this change may reflect dementia-related personality changes and fears potential consequences if the woman pursues a partner. Sexually transmitted infections among seniors have more than doubled in the past decade, with syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia rising due to low condom use and limited knowledge. Seniors retain the right to sexual activity but should be well informed and consult a gynecologist before beginning intimacy. A separate case describes a decades-long marriage to a narcissistic spouse marked by gaslighting, infidelity, police involvement after an argument, and prolonged sexual estrangement, producing severe negative emotions in the partner.
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