A Time To Care: A Practical Guide For Personal Use By Carers Of Confused Older People, Which Incorporates Principles Of Validation Therapy
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A practical and compassionate guide aimed at informal and professional carers, A Time To Care: A Practical Guide For Personal Use By Carers Of Confused Older People, Which Incorporates Principles Of Validation Therapy presents a grounded, accessible framework for supporting older individuals experiencing confusion, dementia, or cognitive decline. Drawing on the principles of Validation Therapy — a person-centered approach developed by Naomi Feil — the guide instructs carers on how to communicate with empathy and respect, meeting confused individuals in their own emotional reality rather than correcting or dismissing their perceptions. Written in a warm yet authoritative tone, it details practical strategies for managing day-to-day caregiving challenges while preserving the dignity and emotional well-being of those in their care. The authors illustrate how meaningful connection and validated feelings can reduce distress and improve quality of life for both the carer and the cared-for. This is an invaluable resource for anyone navigating the deeply human, often demanding work of caring for a confused older person.
Author: Sue Ronaldson And Heather Mclaren
Format: Paperback
Published: 1991, High Plains Press
Genre: Self help & mindfulness
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A practical and compassionate guide aimed at informal and professional carers, A Time To Care: A Practical Guide For Personal Use By Carers Of Confused Older People, Which Incorporates Principles Of Validation Therapy presents a grounded, accessible framework for supporting older individuals experiencing confusion, dementia, or cognitive decline. Drawing on the principles of Validation Therapy — a person-centered approach developed by Naomi Feil — the guide instructs carers on how to communicate with empathy and respect, meeting confused individuals in their own emotional reality rather than correcting or dismissing their perceptions. Written in a warm yet authoritative tone, it details practical strategies for managing day-to-day caregiving challenges while preserving the dignity and emotional well-being of those in their care. The authors illustrate how meaningful connection and validated feelings can reduce distress and improve quality of life for both the carer and the cared-for. This is an invaluable resource for anyone navigating the deeply human, often demanding work of caring for a confused older person.