A review of Feil's validation method for communicating with and caring for dementia sufferers

There are approximately one dozen methods, approaches or systems described in the literature to help guide carers in their personal communication with and care-giving for persons suffering from a dementia. The oldest of these are reality orientation, reminiscence, remotivation, life review, and sensory stimulation. Fell's Validation Method is one of a number of newer methods that have sought to advance beyond the past plateau in care-giving methods. Fell's Validation Method is a humane, practical approach based on knowledge about and empathy for the progressively isolating plight of the dementia sufferer, emphasizing stage-specific communication techniques.