 [ Symptoms ] how risky is analingus rimming of your partner i have read several different articles on the internet and each generally claim different levels of risk involved in preforming analingus on your partner  my current partner likes getting his anus rimmed and i am wondering how much risk there is in me contracting something from pleasuring him on the anus i have preformed it once on him and he had not just washed with soap and water is washing just before the act important in lowering the risk also [ Disease ] alzheimer is disease often compromises one is independence even at its early stages initial symptoms such as short term memory loss or disorientation often concern family members and friends enough to precipitate their involvement this begins the transition of independence into interdependence and is the most difficult phase as caregivers are challenged to balance their loved ones autonomy with their need for protection  at this time there may be a tendency to over protect with families assuming responsibilities that the individual may be able to still manage independently this can result in a learned helplessness and lower one is sense of self esteem and control it is recommended that a differential assessment always be made that is evaluate what your loved one can maintain control over and then assist with what heshe cannot manage effectively this phase of interdependence will gradually change as the disease progresses but the individual is strengths will be nurtured and hisher dignity retained