Validation

Validation means to acknowledge the subjective view of individuals with dementia and to try to interpret their verbal and non-verbal expressions are prompted by and reflect straightforwardly personally relevant motives. It intends to validate the perceived reality and emotional experience of an individual. The therapist provides agreement, support, encouragement, empathy, praise and comfort. Despite several inconsistencies between research findings, a number of studies have observed a reduction of challenging behaviours and depressive symptoms. Of note, no effects on cognitive ability or activities of daily living were reported.

OTHER SENSORY STIMULATION THERAPIES