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I might though ask for another aide if he is responsible for dressing her. Otherwise, I would make him aware. If he is uncomfortable with it, he can ask not to be her aide. But like said he should know how to handle it.
Needless to say, when this came to my attention I was not happy, and the Rotarians who'd known my parents were soulmates for 66 years were aghast. The club immediately retracted the story, apologized profusely, and life went on. However, that's how my entire hometown learned that my mother had dementia.
My mom's new love stayed with her until a few months before she died, and then she stopped talking about him. The caregivers at her memory care said she was the only resident who was never really alone during the lockdown because her invisible husband never left her side.
Bottom line -- dementia leads to some weird stuff. Let the CNA and the administration know so they're prepared to deal with it, but don't argue with your mom. It brings her some comfort. You just don't want her doing something crazy like giving him gifts or money. I was lucky as far as that goes -- my mom's new man was already dead.
I jollied her along. That's about all you can do. I'd say things like, Elvis is too busy to come over today. It worked. My friend, when in nursing school, took care of an old man who wanted to marry her and leave her his house, car, and everything. Fortunately she recognized it was his dementia talking. I'm sure your mom's staff member is familiar with such delusions, so mention it to him and see what he says. They probably have training about how to handle it.
If not, get ready for a "wedding." LOL
There's nothing to do about this. The lucky thing here is that one person in this duo is mentally competent, because when two seniors in this situation fall in love it can be problematic.
I would simply reply to your Mom that so-and-so works there, and you are certain he is flattered she likes him. If she goes on with an elaborate "but we are getting married and planning our wedding" the only thing to say is "Is that so?" and quickly try to deflect to some other fascinating subject like "My friend Hulda flushed her teeth down the toilet". See if you can divert her.
And good luck.