I have learned to imagine an invisible sign around each person's neck that says 'Make me feel important.
Mary Kay AshRead
Those with dementia are still people and they still have stories and they still have character and they're all individuals and they're all unique. And they just need to be interacted with on a human level.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dementia patients retain their individuality and deserve to be treated with respect and humanity.
Carey Mulligan's quote emphasizes that individuals with dementia should not be seen merely through the lens of their illness, but rather recognized as unique individuals with their own stories and characters. By advocating for human interaction and empathy, she highlights the importance of treating dementia patients with dignity and acknowledging their humanity.
Themes
DementiaHumanityIndividualityEmpathyStories
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about healthcare, one might use this quote to stress the need for compassion in treating patients with dementia.
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