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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.
Oran Aviv
Aug 12, 20248 min read
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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!
Oran Aviv
Aug 28, 20237 min read
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The Importance of Eye Contact
Direct Eye Contact stimulates conversation, builds trust & strengthens relationships. One of Naomi Feil’s important Validation techniques.
Oran Aviv
May 21, 20237 min read
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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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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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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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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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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.
Oran Aviv
Aug 28, 20227 min read
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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.
Oran Aviv
Aug 21, 20227 min read
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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
Oran Aviv
Feb 26, 20225 min read
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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
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20227 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
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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.
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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