The validation breakthrough : simple techniques for communicating with people with Alzheimer's and other dementias /

Validation is a practical way of communicating with and managing problem behavior in older adults with Alzheimer's-type dementia. It helps reduce stress, enhance dignity, and increase happiness. Caregivers who use these techniques validate older adults' expressed feelings, rather than focusing on di...

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Main Author:	Feil, Naomi
Other Authors:	Klerk-Rubin, Vicki de
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Baltimore : Health Professions Press, [2012], ©2012.
Edition:	Third edition.
Subjects:	Alzheimer's disease > Patients > Care. Senile dementia > Patients > Care. Validation therapy. Alzheimer's disease. Senile dementia.
Summary:	Validation is a practical way of communicating with and managing problem behavior in older adults with Alzheimer's-type dementia. It helps reduce stress, enhance dignity, and increase happiness. Caregivers who use these techniques validate older adults' expressed feelings, rather than focusing on disorientation and confusion.