Modelling peace and empathy -- What is peace? -- Working with persons with dementia -- Teaching empathy -- Conflict resolution -- Inner peace : mindfulness for persons with dementia -- Exercises -- Building the peaceful environment -- Summary and moving into the future
Summary
This guide demonstrates how to employ empathy and respect when caring for older people with dementia. By addressing these virtues in the care model, the authors show how people with dementia can develop positive conflict resolution skills and the ability to self-initiate in matters concerning their own care for greater independence and wellbeing