Naomi Feil, world-renowned expert, set to offer May workshop for caregivers of disoriented elderly. ". . . But if someone enters into my world and I look at them and communicate with them, there is wholeness that comes about. There is a relief. There’s a feeling that I am wanted. I am needed. I am complete.” Naomi Feil describing the experience of the elderly, www.memorybridge.org This empathetic connection is at the heart of Validation, communication with the elderly with dementia. Validation--the Feil Method, created and developed by Naomi Feil, improves the quality of life of the elderly by Reducing stress Enhancing dignity Increasing happiness Staff trained in the Validation method of communication experience  Increased energy Job satisfaction Facilities with Validation-trained staff have high retention rates.

Mark your calendars today Thursday, May 3, 2012 (click here for brochure)         Naomi Feil workshop on Validation communication in the Twin Cities. This day-long workshop will include a panel of senior caregivers who have successfully introduced Validation to their facilities. Friday afternoon, May 4, 2012 (click here for brochure)         Celebration of Naomi Feil’s 80th birthday. Through videocasting, the global Validation community will join in honoring Naomi, and acknowledging the contribution Validation is making around the world Plan ahead. Save the dates. Online registration opens January 2nd at http://navaevents.eventbrite.com. Registration ranges from $69-$90. Check on early registration and combined events rates. For more information, contact Dave Nilson, Volunteers of America, 763-971-6326, dnilson@voa.org, Rosemary Golias, 651-452-3161, rosemaryg@usinternet.com. Interested in being a sponsor for this historic event? Contact Rosemary Golias to learn more.

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