Hands-on Dementia

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, 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

Jul 17, 20223 min read

Celebrating 50 Weekly Blogs

By Oran Aviv It’s hard for me to believe, but I have now been blogging for a full year. Except during my 2-week trip in Italy, I have...

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Oran Aviv

Jun 12, 20225 min read

First impressions of the ADI 2022

First impressions of the Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference 2022.

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Oran Aviv

May 6, 20225 min read

The Importance of Vitamin D

Vitamin D not only protects our bones, but it may also prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

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Can Reflexology Help People with Dementia?

Oran Aviv

Apr 30, 20225 min read

Can Reflexology Help People with Dementia?

Reflexology can help people living with dementia including better sleep, reduced anxiety, Improved relationships, better digestion and mood

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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, 20226 min read

Should We Eat Organic?

Can eating only organic products be less healthy if it causes to eat less fruit and vegetables in general because organic is more expensive?

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Oran Aviv

Feb 16, 20224 min read

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

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Oran Aviv

Feb 16, 20223 min read

Break the Dementia Mold

One of the questions often asked in caregiver support groups is how long will a person with dementia live? My answer to this question is...

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Oran Aviv

Feb 16, 20226 min read

Making a Difficult Decision

The most difficult decisions tend to affect someone’s life and often have to do with life or death. I wish no one would have to make these t

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Oran Aviv

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

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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Everything You Wanted to Know About Reflexology (12 answers in 2 minutes!)

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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Can Reflexology Help Someone with Alzheimer’s or Other Type of Dementia?

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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