Really difficult one. If situation occurs at night I will say, oh its late let's wait til morning when we'll both be refreshed. Usually he's forgotten by morning. Bit devious but works most times.

Hi @A myALZteam Member.....difficult situation but there are medications to decrease physical libido so talk to your dr.

Mentioned Users

A myALZte...

So glad to find this question - my husband is the same - morning, noon and night. Doesn't sleep well so he is always pestering me. I feel terrible rejecting him but also am feeling used - I ask if he knows my name and he doesn't. Hate the feeling of being nothing. Wonder if there is a RX to stop this. Husband is 75.

Thanks for your reply. A friend recommended a helpful book. I now have it as a ebook on my Kindle. It’s titled “Finding the Light in Dementia . It’s a guide for families, friends and caregivers. It’s by Jane M Mullins. A good read.

Me again Val....I think many folks may wonder and not ask re sexuality so there is info on internet re sexuality and dementia....I googled sex life with a dementia partner.

Hi Val I struggle with this problem also. Yes, heavy petting helps but it does not give him sexual release and his dementia causes him to not understand why. I am a person who always tries my best to fix things and this is one that is beyond fixing. He seems to have these yearnings for a few days and then they go away for a while but then return. Like so many other aspects of the disease.