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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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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

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

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 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

Aug 28, 20227 min read

Be Dementia Friendly

We can change the stigma associated with memory loss and allow more people to live independent lives longer. Take the time to learn how.

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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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Oran Aviv

Feb 26, 20225 min read

The Fear of a Dementia Diagnosis

The term or label “Alzheimer’s” or “Dementia” frightens us. Once someone is labeled with “dementia” the person themselves and others begin

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Oran Aviv

Feb 16, 20227 min read

Stress and Dementia

What if the stress of living with dementia causes more memory loss? If we can reduce this stress, there may be less cognitive decline. Thi

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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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Are We Overmedicating People with Dementia?

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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