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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
When Do We Become Old?
By Oran Aviv Certified Validation Teacher, Senior Reflexology Therapist When do we become old? Is it by age, by our state of mind or by...
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Feb 16, 20226 min read
What’s Stopping Us?
Moving out of our comfort zone (the place where we feel sure of ourselves) is always scary, but if we don’t try something new, we’ll never k
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
Why Does Dementia Scare Us?
The words “Alzheimer’s” and “Dementia” seem to strike more fear into people than hearing about shark attacks, earthquakes and terrorist...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
If a Person with Dementia Blames You
Imagine working so hard only to be told you are not doing a good job! This hurts to the core and makes the job of caregiving so much more...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Prevent Dementia – Eat Greens
The best way to prevent dementia is also the best way to prevent cancer, heart attacks and almost all illnesses. It’s all about...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
Prevent Dementia - Sleep Well
Wouldn’t it be great to just change one habit or take one supplement or pill that would prevent memory loss in the future? Unfortunately...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20227 min read
Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Early Detection of Breast Cancer A close friend of mine told me she was suffering from jaw pain and said it was probably stress related....
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Everything You Wanted to Know About Reflexology (12 answers in 2 minutes!)
I love talking about reflexology, but for World Reflexology Week I’ve challenged myself to explain reflexology in single sentence answers....
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Are We Overmedicating People with Dementia?
It's sad that so many people with dementia are living in a zombie state due to over medicating.
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
How Reflexology Helps Women with Breast Cancer
By Oran Aviv Although it's not quite Breast Cancer Awareness month, I just took a course and wanted to share how reflexology can help...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Holiday Tips for Loved Ones with Dementia
Family gatherings can be a wonderful time for us to spend with friends and family, but our loved ones, who are older and living with...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
For Your Brain’s Sake, Stop Thinking
We are bombarded by info telling us how important it is for us to keep our brains active by learning a new language or instrument, doing...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
If a Person with Dementia Keeps Repeating Themselves
What can you do if a person with dementia keeps repeating themselves? Instead of answering over and over until we are exhausted and...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
If a Person with Dementia Begs to Go Home
By Oran Aviv, Certified Validation Teacher and Senior Reflexologist What to do if a Person with Dementia Begs to Go Home? If a person...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
Does Covid Cause Dementia?
The answer is yes, preliminary research shows that COVID-19 can affect memory. This does not mean that everyone who contacts covid will...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Hiccups in My Memory
This week I validated a lovely man who apologized for having difficulties talking to me. He explained his problem in the most wonderful...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Is Old Age an Illness?
Blaming a health condition only on age can cause us to overlook and ignore the real reason causing the condition. There are many changes...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Can Reflexology Help Someone with Alzheimer’s or Other Type of Dementia?
Reflexology is not a cure for Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, but it can improve the wellbeing of a person who is confused and/or...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
Can Music Help People with Alzheimer’s or Other Types of Dementia?
The short answer is yes, music can reduce anxiety, bring back memories and increase communication in those who have memory loss, but...
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