@article{ref1,
title="A Humanistic Approach to Old-Old People: A General Model",
journal="Activities, adaptation and aging",
year="1986",
author="Babins, Leonard H.",
volume="8",
number="3",
pages="57-63",
abstract="The present article is designed to provide an overview of Validation Therapy. The purpose of this approach is to validate the uniqueness of Old-Old (80 years and older) disoriented residents, helping them regain their sense of dignity and self-worth without being judgmental. This approach was discussed in terms of two underlying principles. The first is that early emotional learning is retained in Old-Old persons despite cognitive deterioration. The second principle is based on Erik Erikson's Life Stages. It was suggested that Validation Therapy is a promising approach with disoriented elderly. Finally, further research in this area is needed and encouraged.<p />",
language="",
issn="0192-4788",
doi="10.1300/J016v08n03_07",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v08n03_07"
}