Abstract: Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. The disease may cause a person to become confused, get lost in familiar places, misplace things or have trouble with language. The case R.P was an 82 year old man. After noticing the major behavioural changes, he was clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. His physical, cognitive and psycho-social functioning was greatly impaired. The effect of Alzheimer’s disease was noticeably high, he showed increased sexual desire and he verbalized inappropriate sexual comments directed toward his female caregiver. So it is difficult for the caretaker to cope with this inappropriate behaviour. His behaviour had worsened with increased frequency. Doctors also prescribed medications to reduce hallucinations and delusions and to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The caretaker was advised to help him have a daily routine and suggestions were given to improve R.P’s day to day functioning.
Keywords: Alzheimer’s Disease, Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour.
Title: An 82-Year-Old Man with Inappropriate Sexual Behavior and Alzheimer’s Disease
Author: Pon Shylaja. S
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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