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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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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.
Oran Aviv
Jan 7, 20248 min read
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Is it Dementia or Stress?
Blog Post by Oran Aviv If you have been following my blog posts, you know that I have often explained that many behavioral changes in...
Oran Aviv
Nov 19, 20238 min read
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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
Oran Aviv
Sep 10, 202310 min read
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Empathy For Dementia
It is through the power of using empathy for dementia that we can forge deeper connections with those who are experiencing distress.
Oran Aviv
Jul 3, 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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The Person Comes First – Part 2
The Montessori Method improves the lives of people living with dementia. Dr. Cameron Camp shares his work at the Validation World Congress.
Oran Aviv
Mar 5, 20237 min read
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The Person Comes First – Part 1
A summary of the Validation World Congress with Naomi Feil, Myra Garcia & Vicki de Klerk on the subject "The Person Comes First."
Oran Aviv
Feb 26, 20238 min read
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Naomi Feil Founder of the Validation Method
Naomi Feil developed the Validation Method & has devoted her life to helping older people with dementia through empathy. & understanding.
Oran Aviv
Feb 19, 20236 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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Connect Beyond Words
Non-verbal strategies for building deeper connections with older individuals with dementia who have difficulty speaking.
Oran Aviv
Jan 23, 20236 min read
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You Can Make a Difference
We all can easily help people with dementia stay independent and live fulfilling lives.
Oran Aviv
Dec 18, 20226 min read
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Holidays with Dementia
It is possible to make holiday gatherings enjoyable and comfortable for everyone with careful planning and consideration.
Oran Aviv
Dec 11, 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 Importance of Empathy
Listening with empathy builds trust, reduces anxiety, and restores dignity.
We can learn to feel what another person is feeling.
Oran Aviv
Apr 2, 20226 min read
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Is it Anger or Dementia?
In older people, anger and blaming may be behaviors associated with early stages of dementia.
Oran Aviv
Mar 5, 20224 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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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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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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