Hypersexuality in Dementia: A Case Report

Objective: this case report highlights the issue of hypersexuality in persons with dementia and outlines the possible etiology and challenges associated with interventions of inappropriate sexual behaviors in dementia. methods: we report a 75-year-old male with vascular dementia who developed hypersexuality and aggression towards his wife. the management plans are elaborated in this paper. results: a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial intervention lead to the resolution of his inappropriate sexual behavior and improvement in his relationships with his wife and children. conclusion: inappropriate sexual behaviors need to be recognized and managed without compromising the fulfillment of the human's basic need of sexuality