Data 4
Anthony: "Who's this? He looks familiar."
Anne: "That's you, Dad. When you were younger."
Anthony: "Me? No, that's not me. That's someone else. I don't know who."
Anne: "It's you, Dad. I promise."
(Zeller, 2020, 01:17:33)
In this scene shows how identity fades as Anthony grapples with confusion and a lack of self-awareness. He finds it hard to see himself in mirrors or photos, which points to dementia. His struggle to remember simple personal details, like his name or family ties, highlights the breakdown of his sense of self. Additionally, patients can suffer from the delusion of losing personal identity and becoming a stranger in their own home, all of which is described by the term dementia. Anthony forgets his reflection in a picture which is a typical scenario of how dementia can truly blur the boundaries of personal identity. His speechlessness and inability to explain what he saw when he was shown that he used to be a painter shows how the disease removes consciousness and individuality. This deep feeling of puzzlement poses quite a number of important existential issues of who we are and what the world is.
Human Experience of Dementia
Data 5
Anthony: "I feel like I'm losing everything... even myself. It's like I'm disappearing, piece by piece."
Anne: "You're still here, Dad. I'm here with you."
