Empathy and Compassion
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Building Emotional Connections
Explore how practicing empathy and compassion can transform care relationships with persons living with dementia.
People with dementia often experience fear, confusion, and frustration. Showing empathy — the ability to understand and share their feelings — helps preserve their dignity and trust. Compassion goes beyond sympathy; it moves us to take supportive action. Small moments of kindness, patience, and validation have powerful effects on the emotional well-being of someone with dementia.
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