Love After Memory

Your spouse of 42 years, now deep in the fog of dementia, has formed a romantic bond with another resident at Evergreen Care Home. While their new relationship brings them joy and lucidity, you're forced to navigate the heartbreaking reality of being forgotten, ethical boundaries, and the meaning of love beyond memory.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Spouse and Medical Power of Attorney

Conversation Partner

Dr. Sarah Chen, Ethics Board Director

Setting

Modern medical conference room with glass walls, late afternoon shadows stretching across polished table, city lights beginning to twinkle outside

Location

Evergreen Care Home - Administrative Wing

Learning Objectives

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Maintain composure while defending your right to remain medical proxy

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Demonstrate understanding of patient autonomy vs personal feelings

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Navigate the ethics of consent in dementia care

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Please have a seat. I've reviewed the incident reports regarding your spouse's developing relationship with Mr. Davidson. We need to discuss whether intervention is appropriate - or if you're emotionally equipped to continue making medical decisions for your partner.”

This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Ethics Board Director's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1016

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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