Dementia Care: Importance of Entering the Person's World - Validation Theory & it's Application
Dementia Care - The Importance of Entering the Person's World & Validation Theory Healthcare and Adult Social Care Teaching/Training Resources
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.
All fully editable. 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.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of Validation Theory, emphasizing empathy and respect in dementia care.
- Apply tailored communication strategies for different types of dementia, addressing specific challenges.
- Recognise the importance of entering the individual's world to enhance emotional well-being.
- Implement techniques like reminiscence therapy to validate emotions and foster a sense of identity in individuals with dementia.
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
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9 Page Handout
1 x End of Session Assessment
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