Study: People with Alzheimer's Use Empathy to Mimic Emotions

By Dorian Martin, Health Guide Wednesday, May 29, 2013
For about three years before Mom was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, my parents had knock-down, drag-out fights. These fights seemed highly unusual since I don’t remember my parents ever fighting anytime in front of me while I was growing up or as an adult. Yet as Mom&rsquo...
Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide
5/30/13 11:26am

Hi Dorian,

I've often written about the caregiver emotions being transferred to the care receiver because I think people with dementia may be more tuned into body language and the "vibes" of a situation than people who can work with all of their faculties. This study seems to support that. Thanks for this update on an important point!

Carol

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By Dorian Martin, Health Guide— Last Modified: 05/30/13, First Published: 05/29/13