Connecting Heart to Heart with Older Adults
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Family Caregiver Course
Only 25 people can enroll in this course to ensure quality and personal attention.

Validation for Medical Professionals
This training in the Validation method is focused on the needs of physicians and all medical professionals. It was developed with two physicians and an expert in online education and pedagogy. It’s proven to be an effective way to build new insights and skills that will make your work more fulfilling every day.
Validation for Medical Professionals is approved for 7.5 credits for AAFP Prescribed credits.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture respect, dignity and well-being in the lives of older adults living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers by advancing education in the Validation method.
VTI’s vision for the future is that every caregiver and older adult experiencing age-related, cognitive decline will feel the joy and love of meaningful communication.
VTI has a network of 8,214 Validation certified workers, 860 group leaders, 449 teachers and 17 master teachers, around the globe. There are 24 Authorized Validation Organizations (AVOs) in 14 countries across Europe, Asia and North America.