The Life of My Father with Dementia in the Experiential Novel 『The Old King in His Exile』: From the Othered ‘Dementia Patient’ to the Subjectified ‘Person with Dementia’

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This research aims to interpret and understand the life of a father with dementia through the lens of caregiving relationships.
Narrative analysis of characters’ lives in the experiential novel The Old King in His Exile.
Hermeneutic case reconstruction focusing on caregiving experiences.
Examination of the transformation from 'dementia patient' to 'person with dementia'.
Family initially misrecognized signs of dementia, later provided formal and informal care.
The father's experiences of dementia linked to his past as a soldier, reflecting ongoing themes of home and identity.
Awareness of 'good care' as holistic care emerged from family's efforts to understand and connect with him.

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Qualitative analysis uncovers the transformation of a dementia patient’s identity and care experiences.

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Yeung Ja Yang (2026) studied this question.

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