Personas

Name: Cornelia
Age: 83
Residence: Care home in Delft
Description:
Cornelia has mid-stage dementia. She lives in an overcrowded care home in Delft. She does not need constant care. She is a very stubborn person, and does not want to be taken care of constantly. She is not a very social person, she used to read a lot before her diagnosis. She is surprisingly active, and likes going on walks. She also has a passion for classical music. She strongly dislikes group activities, as the loud noises of people scare her. The one thing she dislikes more than group activities is doctor/nurse visits. This stems from her introversion and stubbornness: why should this doctor know better, she believes. 

Cornelia used to work as an accountant for a small firm. Her husband worked at the same firm. After he passed away at a young age, she retired early at 55. She spent most of her early retirement reading, walking her dog, listening to music, and going to orchestra concerts with her only son. who was not always available. She started showing signs of dementia at age 76, and at age 81 she was moved to the care home. 

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Name: Constantijn
Age: 77
Residence: Care home in Waalwijk
Description:
Constantijn has early- to mid-stage dementia. He used to be a stage magician, and is a very social person. He loves being the center of attention, but his care home is understaffed, so during group activities he cannot always get the attention he needs. He spends most of his time in the communal living room, but he finds it hard to talk about his hobbies with the other residents, as they're not always responsive. The activity he enjoys the most is the monthly talent show, he is always busy preparing his next magic trick. He has tried out some of the solo activities the home has to offer, like the library and solitaire, but he doesn't enjoy them as much.

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Name: Marcus
Age: 83
Residence: Home in Haarlem
Description:
Marcus is 83, he lives in his home in Haarlem. Twice per week, a nurse comes visit. He and his family do not have the money for a full-time care home. When the nurse isn't there,   he gets quite lonely. He is not keen on long walks.

Likes:

• Spending time with people and animals
• Going on trips to e.g. the museum

Dislikes:

• Longer physical activity
• Technology

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