Presence, is an attitude of palpable—immediate, kinesthetic, affective and profound—attention, and it is the ground and eventual goal of experiential work.
(Cited by ) Sheinder 2008)
Presence means listening carefully, following what the patient has to say, paying attention his behaviours, noticing the emotions of the patient
Patients suffering with dementia are often in a dreamy state where their experiences do not fit with the ‘’consensus reality’’ of others.
Thus their actions and behaviours may seem socially inappropriate towards a clear goal. In such situations communication is better experienced through presence.
Being present,