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Please – Make Mistakes!
To give person-centered care to someone who has dementia, you will most probably make mistakes on your way to finding the best care.
Oran Aviv
Jun 6, 20226 min read
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Dementia and the Importance of Objects
What may look like a simple object to us, might have a very important meaning to someone who has dementia. In Validation, we recognize that
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
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The Delicious Way to Protect Our Brains
Making our brain work harder is very important, but a few additions to our diet can prevent physical damage to our brain cells that may caus
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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Break the Dementia Mold
By Oran Aviv, Certified Validation Teacher, Senior Reflexologist One of the questions often asked in caregiver support groups is how long...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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The Wrong Parkinson’s Diagnosis
By Oran Aviv Certified Validation Teacher, Senior Reflexologist Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are related. LBD is the second...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 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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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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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...
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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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20225 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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