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[...] In the most recent posting in this series, I examined how intimacy is deconstructed and reshaped within a couple where one spouse has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Sex and intimacy for most couples are intertwined concepts. But as intimacy drifts into unfamiliar territory, like dealing with dementia, many factors act as cumbersome weights on the sexual relationship. Many dementia and sex-related issues are informed by how two people relate to each another as perceptions change. Spouses often have difficulty switching between the roles of sex partner and caregiver. And the person with dementia can become confused about the relationship to their spouse. For example, a woman could think her husband is her father, deem his advances inappropriate and react accordingly. [...]