LeadingAge.org, a charitable membership organization with a mission to be a voice for aging, is a supporter of the Montessori method in the field of aging services, dementia and memory care. In their recent annual meeting, Gary Johnson, Leadership Consultant at Monarch Risk Management and Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D., Director of Research and ...
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Montessori for the Elderly
Portraits Program brings individualized approach to memory care residents
“The Montessori philosophies are to focus on people’s strengths and abilities, not inabilities and weaknesses...We meet people where they are and focus on what they are good at today. We also give them real tools and real materials to do the activities we are doing.” ...
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Thousands raised for Montessori program’s dementia and Alzheimer’s residents
Sunset Manor's Montessori program helps residents with dementia and Alzheimer's through individualized, hands-on exercises and activities. ...
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Elder Care Utilizes Montessori Method For Dementia Patients with Great Success
St. George News, shared a story about Sky Haven Elder Care in Southern Utah. They work with patients with Dementia. Sky Haven is using the Montessori Method of teaching to help their patients and they feel this is proving to be more than effective! It is great to see all the different ways Montessori continues to help our communities. ...
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Montessori Activities for the Elderly
Caregivers often are able to find activities that relate to a former hobby, interest or job that the individual enjoyed in their earlier years. ...
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