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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
Oran Aviv
Jul 3, 20227 min read
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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.
Oran Aviv
Jun 6, 20226 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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Understanding Dementia
If we can understand what life is like for someone who is living with dementia, we can help people with memory loss be more independent and
Oran Aviv
Mar 26, 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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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,
Oran Aviv
Feb 19, 20226 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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Dementia and Sensory Changes
When we think of dementia, we normally associate it with memory loss, but many types of dementia may also affect the five senses. Most peop
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
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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
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20227 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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Are We Overmedicating People with Dementia?
It's sad that so many people with dementia are living in a zombie state due to over medicating.
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Oran Aviv
Feb 16, 20226 min read
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