Editorial Review:

This extraordinary book shows caregivers how they can interact successfully with people with dementia by avoiding reality orientation and instead focusing on underlying emotional needs. Based on the principles of Erik Erikson and on subsequent decades of work with disoriented older adults, the simple techniques of Validation are easy to learn, take just minutes a day, and can be used by both family and professional caregivers. Let the powerful techniques of internationally recognized expert Naomi Feil help you reach confused older adults by establishing respectful, loving relationships that break the silence of withdrawal. Discover new ways to meet the challenges of caring for people with dementia! Touching, amusing, and informative, The Validation Breakthrough shows caregivers how to dramatically enhance the quality of their relationships with people in the early to middle stages of dementing illnesses. Helpful, practical strategies will show you how to stop patronizing and arguing with people with dementia and start building trust by stepping into their world. Eighteen poignant case studies illustrate how Validation is used to handle wandering, agitation, and other challenging behaviors--and reduce the sense of anger and frustration in caregivers and clients alike. Essential reading for long-term care staff, gerontologists, social workers, and family members, The Validation Breakthrough is transforming the way caregivers communicate with people with dementia

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Irritating and repetitious writing style, and not for early onset:

Well, here's a book so poorly written that I will return it - which I have never done before. After 1 1/2 chapters, I cannot finish reading this book. The subject of the book showed promise - how to connect with someone who has alzheimers or same type dementia. I was very disappointed to read that the book's techniques did not apply to someone experiencing early onset alzheimers; this isn't why I am returning it, though - the writing style was repetitious and incredibly irritating. For example, how many... more info

the validation breakthrough:

The Validation Breakthrough: Simple Techniques for Communicating with People with 'Alzheimer's-Type Dementia'
To read this book you need to want to know how to help your parent or another loved one that is confused with life,memory loss,and their age.
The person you want to help is more confused than you are,take time to read this helpful and insightful book, you may find it gives you an inside look at some of the problems we all may face some day.
This book may take you into some of the... more info

A must read for anyone dealing with a loved one with dementia:

A friend recommended this book to me when I told her my mom has dementia. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is a caregiver of a person with dementia or similar diseases. Using the suggestions in this book, I was able to understand my mother and just "go back" with her when she was not in the present. It helped to calm her down and even get a smile from her on several occasions. You cannot reason someone back to the present when they are afflicted with dementia and their mind takes them back. My dad... more info

Reaching out to those with dementia:

This validation technique is simple to learn. The case studies show you how to apply the technique to different situations. It consistently works where other methods don't. It has made my work in a nursing home so much more enjoyable and rewarding. It's the greatest when you have residents calm down and open up because you have taken a few minutes to validate what level of experience they are at.

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