Reminisce and Validation

What is reminiscence and how can I use this intervention?

If you had dementia, would you want to talk about something familiar that you have the capacity to recall, or have someone ask you questions you can’t possibly answer?

What is the basic idea of Validation? How can I use it in my therapy sessions?

If you had dementia, would you want people to tell you you’re wrong to feel the way you do, to just calm down?