Person with Dementia
Version 3.1 by Karthik Prakash on 2023/04/07 20:41
Person with Dementia
Profile:
- Lessened ability over cognitive functions
- Memory loss both in the short and long term
- Sudden mood swings
- Loss sense of time
- Irritability
- Paranoia and/or delusions
- Frustration
- Strong longing for the past and nostalgia
- Guilt towards their relatives, colleagues and friends
- Values: focus on adapting to their new cognitive abilities, quality of life improvement, independence and being able to still partake in "normal" life.
Persona: Alex
"I want to remember my family, my friends, and stories that happened between us. I don't want the memories of two people to be remembered by only one person."