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
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
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
Jan 1, 20238 min read
Emotional Baggage and Cognitive Decline
To prevent dementia, we must learn how to release our pent up emotions.
emotional baggage may contribute to cognitive decline.
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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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Oran Aviv
Jul 24, 20228 min read
Does Everyone with Dementia Withdraw?
What if we can prevent someone living with dementia from regressing? Naomi Feil, the founder of Validation, believes we can.
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Oran Aviv
Jun 5, 20226 min read
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.
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Oran Aviv
Apr 2, 20226 min read
The Importance of Empathy
Listening with empathy builds trust, reduces anxiety, and restores dignity.
We can learn to feel what another person is feeling.
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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 19, 20226 min read
What is Hands-on Dementia?
Hands-on Dementia is dedicated to teaching people around the world touch and communication skills to connect at a deeper level,
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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
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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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
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...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
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...
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Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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...
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