National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Symposium June 9, 2016 Cary, North Carolina Mary Anne Favale, LPN, AC/MC, AC-BC and Marcia Hurn, ADC/MC Presented by

Something that exists in the mind especially as a product of imagination (affective-power-force) providing positive memories

Validation is the art of assisting the resident to feel that the problem, and the responses to the problem, are acknowledged and understood. (Robins, 2000 )

 Validate or accept the values, beliefs and reality of a dementia person.  Validation can be met at many levels.

Every staff member has the responsibility and the opportunity to interact with each resident in a manner that meets their needs and desire. Staff can do more than they ever thought when given the opportunity. STAFF ALSO NEEDS TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS!

Every staff member has the responsibility and the opportunity to interact with each resident in a manner that meets their needs and desire. Staff can do more than they ever thought when given the opportunity. STAFF ALSO NEEDS TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS!

Philosophy To provide a supportive environment that emphasizes resident capabilities. Through interactions and activities we validate dignity, self-esteem and respect.

Developing Validation friendly facilities goes a long way to empowering residents. Life is a succession of moments, to live each one is to succeed.

A person who has dementia is not a child. Sometimes, it is the simple things that provide the greatest value.

ALL STAFF from Administrators to Maintenance need to be trained. All must have a basic knowledge of Dementia – especially Alzheimer’s

The Entire Staff is a very important part of residents’ daily lives. Interest goes on beyond physical care.

 Cognitive training =“meaningful information”, (usually centered around reading, history, geography, math and current events.)  Cognitive training = Montessori style learning.  Learning that is appropriate to an individuals stage of life and abilities.  Effortless ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings and interest.

To pick a meaningful activity goal for each individual enhances their self-esteem, reduces difficult behaviors, provides motive and drive.

“Procedural Memory” (past events and autobiographical information) Cognitive training methods attempt to build cognitive strength based on the cognitive functions that remain. (habits- location learning-environmental cuing - motor learning – classical conditioning- repetitive priming) Myers Research Institute Social involvement may also be related to retaining cognitive functioning.