Validation Techniques for Dementia Care: The Family Guide to Improving Communication

This practical handbook provides all of the information and guidance needed to re-frame interactions with older adults and to successfully implement proven Validation strategies. Specific verbal and nonverbal communication techniques are explained in detail and illustrated in photographs. Ten real-life case studies demonstrate how to use the approach and ho it can relieve common problems, such as confusion about the current year, an inability to recognize caregivers, repetitive questions, and inter-generational interactions. Written especially for family members and friends Validation Techniques for Dementia Care is an invaluable resource for creating a more satisfying relationship with a loved one with dementia.