Douglas Wornell MD, geriatric neuropsychiatrist and medical director, Behavioral Wellness Center, Auburn Regional Medical Center, Auburn, Washington. He also is director of Wornell Psychiatry and Associates in Fox Island, Washington, and author of Sexuality & Dementia: Compassionate & Practical Strategies for Dealing with Unexpected or Inappropriate Behaviors and Wandering Explorers: Practical Dementia for Families and Caregivers (Chipmunkapublishing). DougWornell.com
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