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
- Jul 3
- 7 min
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.
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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
- 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 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 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 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
- Aug 21, 2022
- 7 min
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.
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Oran Aviv
- Aug 7, 2022
- 8 min
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, 2022
- 7 min
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
- Jul 17, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Jul 3, 2022
- 7 min
The Day She Forgot Who I Am
The most heartbreaking moments in dementia care is when a family member no longer knows your name or recognizes who you are.
We can learn
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Oran Aviv
- Jun 6, 2022
- 6 min
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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