Session 3: Person-Centered Care Methods – Validation World Congress 2023

Montessori Method for People with Dementia: Dr. Cameron Camp explained that the Montessori method not only teaches empathy, mindfulness, common humanity, and kindness, but it can also help people with dementia acquire new tools and understanding. This challenges the common assumption that individuals with cognitive impairment cannot learn something new. As professionals and caregivers, we […]

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Session 1: The Need to Be Useful – Validation World Congress 2023

Naomi Feil’s Validation method emphasizes the importance of examining the possible needs of an individual with cognitive change, recognizing that unfulfilled needs may be the reason behind a behavior.  Naomi Feil shared what it means to her to live her life to the fullest at age 90, expressing her desire to continue working and sharing […]

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