Validation Training Institute

Welcome to the official donation page for Meridian Senior Living communities nationwide.

Founded by Naomi Feil in 1983, VTI is a U.S.-based, not-for-profit organization that offers progressively developed certification levels and training programs in addition to a network of national and regional Validation organizations to disseminate information, train interested individuals, and maintain the Validation Method, a distinct way of communicating with those with dementia. VTI’s ultimate objective is to “nurture respect, dignity and well-being in the lives of older adults experiencing age-related decline and their caregivers.” Validation is a method of communicating with and helping cognitively impaired seniors. It helps reduce stress, enhances dignity, and promotes happiness. Built on an empathetic and holistic approach, Validation asks caregivers to ‘step into the shoes’ of those with dementia and ‘see through their eyes to understand the meaning of their often-complex behaviors. This method allows seniors the opportunity to express, both verbal and non-verbal, their often-suppressed feelings and needs.

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Fall Fundraiser. Know that we have received gifts from many others in other ways so our total raised is now about $17,000. That is fantastic. We aim high and are grateful to have gotten so far.

We'll keep this open until the end of the year for those of you who still want to contribute.

Your support uplifts us and gives us new energy. We go into the new year with many ambitious goals.

May you all have warm and loving holidays filled with connection and communication.

Vicki de Klerk-Rubin, Executive Director of the Validation Training Institute

Welcome to the official donation page for Meridian Senior Living communities nationwide.