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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?

Oran Aviv

May 14, 20237 min read

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.

Oran Aviv

Mar 18, 20237 min read

The Person Comes First - Part 3

Dr. Al Power has redefined dementia and has challenged traditional perspectives on dementia through his well-being approach

Oran Aviv

Mar 11, 20237 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Oran Aviv

Jan 29, 20237 min read

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

Beyond Words

Communicating with someone who has dementia and is nonverbal can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help you connect.

Oran Aviv

Jan 16, 20236 min read

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.

Oran Aviv

Jan 8, 20238 min read

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.

Oran Aviv

Jan 1, 20238 min read

When Less is Better

Moderation is the key to maintaining good health and well-being. Extreme behavior in any area can be harmful,

Oran Aviv

Dec 25, 20227 min read

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

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

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.

Oran Aviv

Dec 4, 20227 min read

Sleep Well for Brain Health

Sleeping well is important for preventing dementia. More sleep tips to make sure you are able to sleep well.

Oran Aviv

Nov 27, 20228 min read

Train Yourself to Sleep

You can train yourself to sleep by using one hand reflexology point and a breathing method to relax each part of your body.

Oran Aviv

Nov 20, 20229 min read

Sleep Well – Part 2

Not being able to fall asleep or not being able to fall back to sleep can be very stressful. Here are some tips to help you to sleep.

Oran Aviv

Nov 13, 202213 min read

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Dementia - A Short Guide to Understanding

Lessons from a Fall

The Person Comes First - Part 3

The Person Comes First – Part 2

The Person Comes First – Part 1

Naomi Feil Founder of the Validation Method

How to Deal with Aggressive Behavior

Listen and Care

The Importance of Touch

Connect Beyond Words

Beyond Words

A Year of Kindness

Emotional Baggage and Cognitive Decline

When Less is Better

You Can Make a Difference

Holidays with Dementia

Whole Grains Protect Our Brains

Sleep Well for Brain Health

Train Yourself to Sleep

Sleep Well – Part 2

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Dementia - A Short Guide to Understanding

Lessons from a Fall

The Person Comes First - Part 3

The Person Comes First – Part 2

The Person Comes First – Part 1

Naomi Feil Founder of the Validation Method

How to Deal with Aggressive Behavior

Listen and Care

The Importance of Touch

Connect Beyond Words

Beyond Words

A Year of Kindness

Emotional Baggage and Cognitive Decline

When Less is Better

You Can Make a Difference

Holidays with Dementia

Whole Grains Protect Our Brains

Sleep Well for Brain Health

Train Yourself to Sleep

Sleep Well – Part 2

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