Dementia

This is a story about health from the perspective of a man experiencing a progressive form of dementia.

The story is presented as an animated film that uses elements of surrealism to portray the perspective of the protagonist. Scenes flow into one another, visuals dissolve, and sounds overlap—the story gives a sense of the experience of a patient losing touch with the people around him. It is a window into the experience of patients who are denigrated, sidelined, and ignored by others. We tend to avoid people who experience dementia, but this film walks an empathetic mile in their shoes by showing the richness of one man’s inner life.

The narrator is reflective, brutally honest, and remarkably optimistic about his life ahead.

Learning Objectives

Gain deeper understandings about the lived experiences of dementia
Sharpen empathy skills
Learn to interpret the world through the eyes and voice of someone living with dementia
Appreciate film and visual language as a means of expressing health realities

Lessons

RECOMMENDED FORMAT: Self-directed, Small Group, Classroom Course
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CURRICULUM DETAILS:
Video <5 minutes in length.
Lesson est. total length: 30-45 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS:

Download/print and review the self-reflection questions before watching the animation.

Self-Reflection Questions

Dementia Animation

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