Reflexology's Impact on Dementia Care

Dementia affects millions worldwide, bringing daily challenges that can lead to loss of independence and isolation. Compassionate care is essential, and reflexologists have the skills to improve the well-being of these individuals.

In this webinar, Oran Aviv, founder of Hands-on Dementia, draws from her 18 years of experience working with individuals living with dementia to share how hand reflexology can reduce stress, enhance well-being, and help prevent social withdrawal in people living with dementia.

This Presentation Will Cover:

• Understanding Dementia: Gain insights into the condition's fundamentals.

• Breaking the Stigma: Change your perceptions to promote dignity.

• Why Hand Reflexology?: Explore specific benefits for individuals with dementia.

• The Power of Touch: Learn how meaningful touch fosters connection and well-being.

• Insights from Practice: Review case studies and key findings from a pilot program with foreign live-in caregivers.

• Preparing for a Session: Receive practical tips for working effectively with individuals living with dementia.

About the Presenter: Oran Aviv

Oran Aviv, founder of Hands-on Dementia, combines over 30 years of reflexology experience with her expertise as a Certified Validation Teacher. Her innovative approach integrates Hand Reflexology with Validation, a method for connecting and communicating with people living with dementia. Her groundbreaking pilot program, presented at the Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference 2022, demonstrated the significant benefits of reflexology in dementia care.

The 90-minute webinar will begin at:

• 11:00 AM PDT – California (Pacific Daylight Time)

• 2:00 PM EDT – New York (Eastern Daylight Time)

• 19:00 BST – United Kingdom (British Summer Time)

• 20:00 CEST – Central Europe (Central European Summer Time)

• 20:00 SAST – South Africa Standard Time

• 21:00 EEST – Greece/Israel (Eastern European Summer Time)

  Please double-check the time the webinar begins in your time zone.

You will receive the Jitsi link to the webinar immediately after registering for the event. It will be sent to the email you registered with.

If you do not receive our email with the link after registering, please check all your email folders. If you still can't find our email, please contact us at oran.handsondementia@gmail.com, and we'll make sure you receive the webinar link.

Looking forward to meeting all of you,

Oran