Person with dementia

Profile:

• Loss of cognitive functions (trouble with memory, processing speed, confusion)
• Quickly irritable/paranoid/delusions
• Getting lost easily
• Decline of motor skill (loss of balance and problems with movement)
• Losing interest in basic daily activities
• Trouble speaking/understanding language
• Poor judgement
• Big dog lover
• Values: personal well-being and independence

Based on (What is dementia?, A Profile of Older Adults with Dementia, About Dementia)

Personas: Truus

" As a person with dementia, I need to feel socially engaged for my own well-being."