title: Dementia communication using empathic curiosity.
abstract: Communication skills training materials in dementia care usually focus on reminiscence. This is important because talking about past events can help people with dementia to retain their sense of self. This article examines the use of an alternative set of communication skills known as empathic curiosity, which may help to promote meaningful communication in the here and now with people who are living with dementia.
authors.forename: Phil
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McEvoy
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eden
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Plant
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003142:Communication; D003704:Dementia / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D004645:Empathy; D005106:Exploratory Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged