Empathy

Two essential traits in dementia care
Empathy and reasoning aren’t rivals – new research shows they work together to drive people to help more

Authors: Kyle Fiore Law, Brendan Bo O'Connor, and Stylianos Syropoulos For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too narrowly – focusing on individual stories rather than the broader [...]

Embracing our shared humanity
How to Transform Dementia Care: Empowering Care Partners with Compassion

In the progression of dementia, when the ability to function independently gradually changes, it's not merely the inherent losses that weigh heavily on hearts; it's also how our culture responds to this profound and life-changing phenomenon. As succinctly stated by the author, "Societal responses to dementia can cause more distress [...]

Mindful Presence
How to listen to your loved ones with empathy when you yourself are feeling the strain of social distancing

The skill set described in this article could be used by all who care about and support the care partner team of an older person living with dementia. These skills are needed to create a cohesive support system for the one at the center of the care team – the [...]

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