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P2‐031: Obstructive factors of the physical rehabilitation in elderly patients with cognitive decline
Author(s) -
Shimada Hitoshi,
Asahi Toshiomi,
Ohgushi Miki,
Tanaka Chika,
Jeong Seungwon,
Nishimura Hitoshi,
Oikawa Tadato,
Yamaga Makio,
Kondo Katsunori
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2010.05.1051
Subject(s) - rehabilitation , physical therapy , functional independence measure , medicine , amotivation , delirium , cognition , geriatric rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , psychiatry , social psychology , intrinsic motivation
subjects reported emotional and sexual estrangement in terms of sharing thoughts and feelings with others, failure to meet emotional needs, reduced participation in social activities, less hand-holding and kissing, and increased concerns about their partner’s ability to engage in sexual activity (p-values 0.001, 0.03, 0.02, 0.008, 0.02, 0.0003, respectively). Conclusions: Sexuality and emotional intimacy are an important part of life irrespective of age or cognitive status. While the development of cognitive decline sufficient to meet criteria for MCI or dementia does not affect the emotional or sexual well-being of the person affected, it has negative consequences for the cognitively normal partner’s emotional and sexual needs. Consideration of a spousal caregiver’s needs should include an assessment of sexuality and emotional intimacy.