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Some people living with dementia are constantly in motion — moving, sorting, rearranging, searching. The activity isn’t random. It’s their way of trying to create order and control in a world that no longer feels predictable.This was true for Danny.

Danny stayed busy — always moving furniture, carrying clipboards, and looking for tasks he could manage. Activity helped him feel useful, active, and connected.

Danny also continued to seek female affection and physical intimacy. For many people living with dementia, the desire for touch, closeness, and even sexual connection does not disappear. Dementia can lower inhibitions while leaving behind emotional or physical impulses that once found expression in safe, familiar relationships.

This can be confusing and uncomfortable for caregivers. But Danny wasn’t being inappropriate on purpose. He was reaching for something that once brought him comfort, connection, and identity.

🌿 Danny’s Story Reminds Us That:
• Restlessness can be a coping strategy, not “misbehavior”
• Sexual expression in dementia is common — and rarely intentional or predatory
• The person may be trying to reconnect with old patterns of closeness
• Gentle redirection, humor, and clear boundaries can prevent escalation
• We can meet emotional needs without shame or judgment

Danny wasn’t “acting out.” He was doing the best he could to feel safe in a world that was changing around him.

👉 Continue the series by watching the next video in the Dementia – A Different Reality playlist. Dementia and Emotional Distress - Bernice's Story:    • Dementia and Emotional Distress – Bernice'...  

Want Support?

If someone you love is living with dementia, you don’t have to figure this out alone.

The Dementia Module in the CaregiverHelp Support Group Program offers practical guidance on:

• Understanding what’s driving the behavior
• Responding to sexual behaviors with calm and clarity
• Setting boundaries with compassion
• Reducing emotional overwhelm for both of you

💛 Learn more:
https://www.caregiverhelp.com

Written and Recorded by Caregiver Speaker Elaine K. Sanchez

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