2.4 THE SOCIAL PROBLEM

Figure 2.4 shows the current state of my grandfather’s room. Before my grandfather moved, he lived in an Alzheimer’s disease care unit to be closer to my grandmother, although he did not have Alzheimer’s disease. After my grandmother’s passing in 2018, he moved into a house with my uncle and aunt. While in the Alzheimer’s disease care unit, the lack of social interaction made my grandfather depressed. However, after moving back in with the family, his mental health and social fulfilment have improved. When my grandfather and uncle bought the house, they renovated it to my grandfather’s liking and requirements, and he has been living there peacefully and happily ever since.

FIGURE 2.4: My Grandfather’s Room.

01 INTRODUCTION02: IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM