3. Personas

Truus (80), Dementia patient

Truus is the mother of a single child, who is very busy with his career. This is not new to her, he has been this way ever since he moved to college. She has always loved taking care of others so after the death of her husband, Truus was always accompanied by her dogs. Ever since she has lived in Martha Flora, she has felt quite lonely, despite the attentive care she receives. She misses her dogs, as they have always brought so much energy with them, lifting her mood every day and accompanying her in her daily activities.

Edgard (52), Partner at a large consultancy firm

Edgard is the son of Truus and a very successful businessman. Due to his obligations for work, he can not be there as often for his mother during the decline of her mental health. He knows that she is not very outgoing towards strangers and does not like to receive help. He is very worried that she might feel lonely without her pets, as she was after his father passed away.

Bob (40), Caretaker

Bob is the head-caretaker at the Martha Flora nursing home in Den Haag. He is very busy with making his patients feel as comfortable as possible. Despite the Bob is the head-caretaker at the Martha Flora nursing home in Den Haag. He is very busy with making his patients feel as comfortable as possible. Despite the special care and comfortable environment, he notices that patients feel lonely or stressed. Bob is constantly looking for ways to solve this problem and is open to any suggestions.