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Download or read book Validation Techniques for Dementia Care written by Vicki de Klerk-Rubin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication and relationship difficulties are among the most frustrating aspects of caring for older adults with dementia. Overcome these challenges using the compassionate and empathetic techniques of the Validation approach. Pioneered by social worker Naomi Feil more than 40 years ago, Validation has helped families and professional caregivers improve communication, sidestep conflict, and maintain connections by validating expressed feelings rather than by focusing on an older adult's confusion.