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Oran Aviv
- May 21
- 7 min
The Importance of Eye Contact
Direct Eye Contact stimulates conversation, builds trust & strengthens relationships. One of Naomi Feil’s important Validation techniques.
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Oran Aviv
- May 14
- 7 min
Dementia - A Short Guide to Understanding
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? What is the difference between normal memory loss and dementia? What happens?
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Oran Aviv
- Mar 18
- 7 min
Lessons from a Fall
Would you know what to do if you fall? First aid, how to prevent infection, how to heal, how to reduce inflammation and using arnica.
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Oran Aviv
- Mar 11
- 7 min
The Person Comes First - Part 3
Dr. Al Power has redefined dementia and has challenged traditional perspectives on dementia through his well-being approach
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Oran Aviv
- Mar 5
- 7 min
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.
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 26
- 8 min
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."
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 19
- 6 min
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.
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 12
- 6 min
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
- Feb 6
- 7 min
Listen and Care
We need to relearn how to listen and really care so that we can fully understand and communicate with others.
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Oran Aviv
- Jan 29
- 6 min
The Importance of Touch
Is the amount of touch we give and receive sufficient? Touch plays a crucial role in our heath and emotional well-being.
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Oran Aviv
- Jan 23
- 6 min
Connect Beyond Words
Non-verbal strategies for building deeper connections with older individuals with dementia who have difficulty speaking.
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Oran Aviv
- Jan 16
- 6 min
Beyond Words
Communicating with someone who has dementia and is nonverbal can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help you connect.
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Oran Aviv
- Jan 8
- 8 min
A Year of Kindness
Choose to be kind this year. Kindness is contagious in the sense that it can inspire others to also act with kindness.
Choose to be kind.
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Oran Aviv
- Jan 1
- 8 min
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
- Dec 25, 2022
- 7 min
When Less is Better
Moderation is the key to maintaining good health and well-being. Extreme behavior in any area can be harmful,
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Oran Aviv
- Dec 18, 2022
- 6 min
You Can Make a Difference
We all can easily help people with dementia stay independent and live fulfilling lives.
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Oran Aviv
- Dec 11, 2022
- 7 min
Holidays with Dementia
It is possible to make holiday gatherings enjoyable and comfortable for everyone with careful planning and consideration.
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Oran Aviv
- Dec 4, 2022
- 7 min
Whole Grains Protect Our Brains
Whole grains are important for brain health, but most grains today are stripped of nutrients.
Learn how to add whole grains to your diet.
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Oran Aviv
- Nov 27, 2022
- 8 min
Sleep Well for Brain Health
Sleeping well is important for preventing dementia. More sleep tips to make sure you are able to sleep well.
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