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 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 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
- 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 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
- 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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Oran Aviv
- May 6, 2022
- 5 min
The Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D not only protects our bones, but it may also prevent cognitive decline and dementia.
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 26, 2022
- 5 min
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
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Break the Dementia Mold
One of the questions often asked in caregiver support groups is how long will a person with dementia live? My answer to this question is...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 5 min
Why Does Dementia Scare Us?
The words “Alzheimer’s” and “Dementia” seem to strike more fear into people than hearing about shark attacks, earthquakes and terrorist...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 6 min
For Your Brain’s Sake, Stop Thinking
We are bombarded by info telling us how important it is for us to keep our brains active by learning a new language or instrument, doing...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 5 min
If a Person with Dementia Begs to Go Home
What to do if a Person with Dementia Begs to Go Home? If a person wants to go home, we first need to understand where home is and then we...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 5 min
Does Covid Cause Dementia?
The answer is yes, preliminary research shows that COVID-19 can affect memory. This does not mean that everyone who contacts covid will...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
Hiccups in My Memory
This week I validated a lovely man who apologized for having difficulties talking to me. He explained his problem in the most wonderful...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Can Reflexology Help Someone with Alzheimer’s or Other Type of Dementia?
Reflexology is not a cure for Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, but it can improve the wellbeing of a person who is confused and/or...
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