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March 10, 2025 56 mins

It’s Time for More Emotional Intelligence in Dementia Care 

Lori La Bey talks with David Sheard who has been a U.K. disruptor for 44 years in dementia care. His core beliefs are centered on the fact that Feelings Matter Most. David is now the first UK professor of Emotional Intelligence in Care.

Learn:

  1. What is emotional intelligence?
  2. Explore why Emotional Intelligence is so important in healthcare.
  3. Explore why feelings matter.
  4. Discuss examples of being human and vulnerable.
  5. Acknowledging what you fear and why.
  6. Words matter – Behavior vs Expression.
  7. What is the fix for healthcare?

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/B9xW852AbpE?si=Ns-OixbUzJLUAOC3

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Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/its-time-for-more-emotional-intelligence-in-dementia-care/

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/3/11/it-8217-s-time-for-more-emotional-intelligence-in-dementia-care

 

Contact David Sheard 

Website  www.emotional-intelligence.care 

Email   

Website  www.yorksj.ac.uk 

X   @bydavidsheard

LinkedIn  @David Sheard

Institute for Health and Care Improvement 

School of Science, Technology and Health

York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX 

 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

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