The ‘I Validate to Connect’ campaign seeks to raise $20,000 to support caregivers and older adults with various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. WASHINGTON, D.C. — After more than 30 years of existence, the Validation Training Institute (VTI) launched its first fundraising and advocacy campaign today in Washington, D.C. at George Washington University. The “I […]
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Caregiver Chew & Chat Week Coming Soon!
The Validation Training Institute’s first “Caregiver Chew & Chat Week” runs from Sept. 24-30, 2016. The week is one of the main events of the organization’s first “I Validate to Connect” advocacy/fundraising campaign. For caregivers who practice the Validation Method with older adults experiencing dementia, establishing a connection is essential. Forming a connection helps lessen the […]
Special Offer: Free Validation “Teaser” Course this Month
If you’ve been considering Validation certification but were not sure what to expect, the Validation Training Institute’s (VTI) free “teaser” course on Sept. 19 is for you. Attendees will also receive a discount coupon code for an Oct. 3 Validation course. The 30-minute session is just one of the highlights of VTI’s first fundraising and awareness […]
A French First: Care Center Earns VTI Certificate of Quality
The Validation Training Institute recently named a care center for older adults in Western France as the country’s first recipient of the Validation Certificate of Quality. “Le Septier d’ Or,” which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, earned the distinction after being evaluated in June 2016. The care community earned high marks in the following areas: […]