The interview was held with both Mr. Thoma, whose father was diagnosed with dementia four years ago, and Mrs. Ullmann, who is a close friend of Mr. Thoma’s father. Both Mr. Thoma and Mrs. Ullmann live in the same area in the northern part of Switzerland. Mr. Thoma is 25 years old, and Mrs. Ullmann is 56 years old. Today, Mr. Thoma’s father is 55 years old. Until two years ago, Mr. Thoma’s father lived alone at home; today he lives in a nursing home. Mrs. Ullmann helps with care by communicating with the care institutions and advocating for Mr. Thoma’s father’s interests. Mr. Thoma focuses on the new relationship he has been able to build with his father because of his father’s dementia. Mr. Thoma feels he is forevermore his father’s confidant and support. Both Mr. Thoma and Mrs. Ullmann live in the same place in the northern part of Switzerland.
