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Aug 128 min read

The Importance of Agency

The importance of agency and how we can restore it to help those living with dementia remain independent and in control of their lives.

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Naomi Feil: A Revolutionary in Dementia Care

Oran Aviv

Jan 78 min read

Naomi Feil: A Revolutionary in Dementia Care

Naomi inspired others to see the humanity in every person, regardless of their cognitive abilities & created her Validation method.

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Oran Aviv

Nov 19, 20238 min read

Is it Dementia or Stress?

Blog Post by Oran Aviv If you have been following my blog posts, you know that I have often explained that many behavioral changes in...

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5 Tips to Protect Your Brain and Memory – Part I

Oran Aviv

Oct 1, 20239 min read

5 Tips to Protect Your Brain and Memory – Part I

We share our 5 best tips to protect your brain & memory and help prevent dementia. Our brain fate is not predestined! Prevent decline.

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Oran Aviv

Sep 10, 202310 min read

Support for Hearing Loss

Discover how hearing loss affects older adults especially those with dementia, and how to provide vital support to prevent cognitive decline

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Oran Aviv

Aug 28, 20237 min read

Racing with Alzheimer’s

The heart of the story lies in the extraordinary decision to participate in the world's toughest race despite having Alzheimer's. Inspiring!

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Oran Aviv

Aug 20, 20239 min read

The Dementia Village

The Dementia Village - I'm excited to share with you an insider's view of this remarkable community. compares to other care communities.

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Oran Aviv

Jul 10, 20236 min read

What I Didn’t Know About Cholesterol

Understanding Cholesterol: Its Role, Balancing Act, and Impact on Health. Learn how it affects your body and the risk factors,

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Oran Aviv

Jul 3, 20237 min read

Empathy For Dementia

It is through the power of using empathy for dementia that we can forge deeper connections with those who are experiencing distress.

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Oran Aviv

May 21, 20237 min read

The Importance of Eye Contact

Direct Eye Contact stimulates conversation, builds trust & strengthens relationships. One of Naomi Feil’s important Validation techniques.

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Dementia - A Short Guide to Understanding

Oran Aviv

May 14, 20237 min read

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?

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Oran Aviv

Mar 11, 20237 min read

The Person Comes First - Part 3

Dr. Al Power has redefined dementia and has challenged traditional perspectives on dementia through his well-being approach

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Oran Aviv

Mar 5, 20237 min read

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.

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Oran Aviv

Feb 12, 20237 min read

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.

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Oran Aviv

Feb 5, 20237 min read

Listen and Care

We need to relearn how to listen and really care so that we can fully understand and communicate with others.

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Oran Aviv

Jan 22, 20236 min read

Connect Beyond Words

Non-verbal strategies for building deeper connections with older individuals with dementia who have difficulty speaking.

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Oran Aviv

Jan 15, 20236 min read

Beyond Words

Communicating with someone who has dementia and is nonverbal can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help you connect.

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Oran Aviv

Dec 11, 20227 min read

Holidays with Dementia

It is possible to make holiday gatherings enjoyable and comfortable for everyone with careful planning and consideration.

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Oran Aviv

Aug 21, 20227 min read

The Importance of Coping

We must develop coping mechanisms earlier in life so we can deal with loss and changes later in life. In this way we may prevent dementia.

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Understand the Reason Behind the Behavior

Oran Aviv

Aug 7, 20228 min read

Understand the Reason Behind the Behavior

Training in Validation may have prevented the death of a 93-year-old resident who police sprayed and tased at his care home.

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