Communication with Older Adults with Cognitive Decline

Validation for First Responders

ISBN: 978-1-5323-9956-5
By: De Klerk-Rubin, Vicki

ABOUT THE BOOK

Police, firefighters and paramedics often are confronted with older adults who are confused, disoriented, perhaps living with dementia. This book helps you quickly build a relationship and communicate better. Validation, the original ‘person-centered’ method for communicating, is an evidence-based, effective skill-set that builds competence and confidence.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vicki De Klerk-Rubin

Vicki de Klerk-Rubin is a certified Validation Master teacher and the Executive Director of the Validation Training Institute. She and her mother, Naomi Feil, strive to nurture respect, dignity and well-being to those living with age-related cognitive decline with the hope that they and their caregivers will feel the joy and love of meaningful communication.