Making space for sexuality in the therapy room: A qualitative study exploring the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people in psychological therapy in the UK.

With over 57 million people worldwide living with dementia (), the effort to keep people safe from going missing is an increasing challenge. People living with dementia, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease, are at risk of going missing due to cognitive impairments such as memory loss, confusion, disorientation, and difficulty navigating new or unfamiliar environments (; ). The concept of going “missing” is complex—it can be intentional, such as a deliberate disappearance, or unintentional, associated with factors such as accidents, dementia, or forced separation (). Missingness is defined from the perspective of the reporting person, that is, a person may not think of oneself as missing. This happens, for example, when plans change without informing others. Conversely, a person may feel lost—such as getting separated in a crowd or struggling to find the way home—without being deemed missing until the person fails to reach the expected destination within an accepted time (). People living with dementia may go missing while engaged in routine activities with limited supervision (), become separated from care partners during outings, or leave home independently to complete familiar tasks (). Managing dementia-related missing incidents is one of the most challenging aspects of dementia care, impacting both individuals and their care partners. Missing persons with dementia face serious risks of injury or even death (). Missing incidents are particularly distressing for care partners, who can experience anxiety, stress, guilt, and emotional strain while balancing safety concerns with their relative's autonomy (; ).