Published on April 12, 2021 by The Validation Training Institute I was recently stunned to see a CDC finding cited in a Washington Post article that 4 out of 10 Americans say they have not found purpose in life. That is truly tragic since there is so much to be gained from a belief that one’s existence has meaning. Proponents point to lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol, reduced inflammation, as well as actual extended life longevity. The Washington Post article, by Marta Zaraska, entitled “Boosting Our Sense of Meaning in Life is an Often Overlooked Longevity Ingredient,” cites a r ..read more

Published on April 29, 2020 by The Validation Training Institute The ability to discern time and place is a bedrock of civilized life, anchoring us to reality. When we say: “There is a time and place for everything,” we mean everything has a proper or appropriate time and place in our world. As soon as we make social plans with others, we designate the time and place to meet. These concepts of the real world are so ingrained in each of us that we often take them for granted. Recently a friend took a fall while jogging outside and temporarily lost consciousness. When the emergency team came, ou ..read more

Published on April 27, 2018 by The Validation Training Institute I knock on Mrs. Fowler’s apartment door, knowing that she hates me. Well, not me but she hates that she needs help. Mrs. Fowler is 87 years old and what I would call, Maloriented. She’s oriented to time and place; she knows who I am (most of the time), but she is angry at getting older and dependent on others so she projects her anger onto me. She blames me for moving her good china teapot to the ‘wrong’ place. She sometimes accuses me of stealing money. I understand and can empathize with her inability to handle the fact th ..read more

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Naomi Feil, the visionary creator behind Validation, a program that has played a crucial role in enhancing the lives of our residents at Meridian Senior Living. Her dedication and passion for senior care have left an indelible mark on our communities, and we are profoundly grateful for the invaluable partnership we shared. The impact of her work resonates within the very fabric of our organization, and in 2023, Meridian Senior Living was named an Authorized Validation Organization, earning the seal of approval from Feil’s Validat ..read more

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