“…There is a particularly restrictive approach in cases of residents with dementia because staff and family are rightly worried that sexual behavior may be non-consensual or abusive (Di Napoli, Breland, & Allen, 2013;Roelofs et al, 2015;Villar, Celdrán, Fabà, & Serrat, 2014). While these are very legitimate concerns, there are approaches available to ensure that persons with dementia engage in safe, consensual, and nourishing sexual activity (Tarzia et al, 2012;Victor & Guidry-Grimes, 2018;Kontos, Grigorovich, Kontos, & Miller, 2016). We suggest that, rather than the traditionally restrictive approach that favors the views of staff and family members, a more nuanced conversation that prioritizes consideration of residents' rights, along with those of staff, family, and other residents, is needed.…”