Dementia Validation Theory Awareness Training Resources

Dementia Care - The Importance of Entering the Person's World & Validation Theory

Information about dementia in this presentation is specifically in relation to how the person with dementia perceives something and how it affects their reality - differences between the types of dementia in this respect are detailed.

There are also examples of how to 'enter the world of the person with dementia' when their subjective reality is different from actual reality.

Suitable for domiciliary care as well as residential care and day care services.

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Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written. Comes with a 9 Page Handout and a multiple choice end of session assessment.

Overall Aim:
To equip care staff with the knowledge and skills of Validation Theory for creating empathetic and supportive environments in dementia care.

Presentation (39 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Importance of Person Centred Care
Section - Defining Types of Dementia
Defining Dementia
Alzheimers Disease and it's Challenges
Vascular Dementia and it's Challenges
Lewy Body Dementia and it's Challenges
Section - Impact of Dementia on Perception
Variations in Perception
Alzheimers - Impact on Perception
Vascular Dementia - Impact on Perception
Lewy Body Dementia - Impact on Perception
Cognitive and Emotional Challenges – Memory Impairment​
Cognitive and Emotional Challenges – Communication Difficulties​
Cognitive and Emotional Challenges – Spatial and Visual Processing Difficulties​
Cognitive and Emotional Challenges – Changes in Mood and Behaviour​
Cognitive and Emotional Challenges – Loss of Independence​
Section - Validation Theory​
Introduction
Foundational Aspects of Validation Theory​
Entering the Individual's World​
Application Across Stages of Dementia​
Section - "Entering Their World"​
Entering the Individual's World​
Active Listening​
Validation Statements​
Using Reminiscence​
Emotional Validation​
Creative Communication​
Adapting to Their Reality​
Section - Summary of Key Points​
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
9 Page Handout
1 x End of Session Assessment

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