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 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
- 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
- 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
- Feb 16, 2022
- 6 min
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
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
The Delicious Way to Protect Our Brains
Making our brain work harder is very important, but a few additions to our diet can prevent physical damage to our brain cells that may caus
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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
- 4 min
The Wrong Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are related. LBD is the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's...
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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
- 3 min
Prevent Dementia – Eat Greens
The best way to prevent dementia is also the best way to prevent cancer, heart attacks and almost all illnesses. It’s all about...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 5 min
Prevent Dementia - Sleep Well
Wouldn’t it be great to just change one habit or take one supplement or pill that would prevent memory loss in the future? Unfortunately...
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Oran Aviv
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
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.
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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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