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Dementia - A Short Guide to Understanding
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? What is the difference between normal memory loss and dementia? What happens?
Oran Aviv
May 14, 20237 min read
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Lessons from a Fall
Would you know what to do if you fall? First aid, how to prevent infection, how to heal, how to reduce inflammation and using arnica.
Oran Aviv
Mar 18, 20237 min read
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The Person Comes First - Part 3
Dr. Al Power has redefined dementia and has challenged traditional perspectives on dementia through his well-being approach
Oran Aviv
Mar 11, 20237 min read
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The Person Comes First – Part 2
The Montessori Method improves the lives of people living with dementia. Dr. Cameron Camp shares his work at the Validation World Congress.
Oran Aviv
Mar 5, 20237 min read
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The Person Comes First – Part 1
A summary of the Validation World Congress with Naomi Feil, Myra Garcia & Vicki de Klerk on the subject "The Person Comes First."
Oran Aviv
Feb 26, 20238 min read
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Naomi Feil Founder of the Validation Method
Naomi Feil developed the Validation Method & has devoted her life to helping older people with dementia through empathy. & understanding.
Oran Aviv
Feb 19, 20236 min read
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How to Deal with Aggressive Behavior
One of the biggest challenges faced by both family caregivers and professionals is managing aggressive behavior in people with dementia.
Oran Aviv
Feb 12, 20237 min read
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Listen and Care
We need to relearn how to listen and really care so that we can fully understand and communicate with others.
Oran Aviv
Feb 6, 20237 min read
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The Importance of Touch
Is the amount of touch we give and receive sufficient? Touch plays a crucial role in our heath and emotional well-being.
Oran Aviv
Jan 29, 20237 min read
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Connect Beyond Words
Non-verbal strategies for building deeper connections with older individuals with dementia who have difficulty speaking.
Oran Aviv
Jan 23, 20236 min read
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Beyond Words
Communicating with someone who has dementia and is nonverbal can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help you connect.
Oran Aviv
Jan 16, 20236 min read
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A Year of Kindness
Choose to be kind this year. Kindness is contagious in the sense that it can inspire others to also act with kindness.
Choose to be kind.
Oran Aviv
Jan 8, 20238 min read
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Emotional Baggage and Cognitive Decline
To prevent dementia, we must learn how to release our pent up emotions.
emotional baggage may contribute to cognitive decline.
Oran Aviv
Jan 1, 20238 min read
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When Less is Better
Moderation is the key to maintaining good health and well-being. Extreme behavior in any area can be harmful,
Oran Aviv
Dec 25, 20227 min read
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You Can Make a Difference
We all can easily help people with dementia stay independent and live fulfilling lives.
Oran Aviv
Dec 18, 20226 min read
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Holidays with Dementia
It is possible to make holiday gatherings enjoyable and comfortable for everyone with careful planning and consideration.
Oran Aviv
Dec 11, 20227 min read
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Whole Grains Protect Our Brains
Whole grains are important for brain health, but most grains today are stripped of nutrients.
Learn how to add whole grains to your diet.
Oran Aviv
Dec 4, 20227 min read
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Sleep Well for Brain Health
Sleeping well is important for preventing dementia. More sleep tips to make sure you are able to sleep well.
Oran Aviv
Nov 27, 20228 min read
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Train Yourself to Sleep
You can train yourself to sleep by using one hand reflexology point and a breathing method to relax each part of your body.
Oran Aviv
Nov 20, 20229 min read
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Sleep Well – Part 2
Not being able to fall asleep or not being able to fall back to sleep can be very stressful. Here are some tips to help you to sleep.
Oran Aviv
Nov 13, 202213 min read
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