University of Jyvaskyla Researcher Publishes New Study Findings on Dementia (Attunement as a practice of encountering dementia time in long-term eldercare work).

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland explores the concept of attunement in dementia care. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the temporal experiences of individuals with dementia and the need for care professionals to enter into their alter-temporal experience. The researchers argue that attunement, which involves understanding dementia time and employing receptive and expressive practices, is crucial for providing effective dementia care. The study highlights the limitations of temporal discordance in attunement. [Extracted from the article]