This is What They Say About Montessori Alzheimer Center Here are just some of the testimonials we’ve received… From a Recreation Professional who recently attended our 12-Hour Intensive Certified Training Program with Director Mark Norris: “Thank you Mark for the Montessori training you provided to our team. I work at an Adult Day Program…
Dementia Care The Montessori method adapted for the cognitively impaired – a method based on rehabilitation and adaptive techniques – provides the nexus between the perception of the person living with dementia and the reality of that person. Recognizing the whole person and working to bring out the very best in them is what helps…
This article from Dr. Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D. talks about how to embrace the future of memory care – residents’ committees. Baby boomers, either looking for a place for their parents or for themselves, will be making new demands on the senior care industry, especially in memory care. Hearkening back to their days of wearing…
Reduce Stress for Caregivers During Covid So, just when we thought we would ring in the new year with some hope that things would start to return to normal in 2022, along comes the newest Covid variant, Omicron. The virus is rearing its ugly head, once again, and not at all quietly. It’s a fast…
What Causes Responsive Behaviors? Finding out ‘why’ can help you resolve responsive or disruptive behaviors: Let’s look at the Impact of the Montessori Method on Seniors with Responsive Behaviors Scientific research has shown that responsive behaviors seen in people living with dementia are caused, in large part, by unmet needs. Here’s a perfect example: Mrs….
Caregiver Training Benefits All Parties We know it’s true because we just wrapped up another Intensive Training Session on the Montessori Method Adapted for the Cognitively Impaired and the trainees told us that our brand of caregiver training would benefit all parties. There was so much energy and excitement in the group, we’ve just got…
Dementia: Why Montessori works so well. Whenever I hear the phrase ‘Montessori Method’ I immediately think of the Montessori school that’s not far from my house. It’s in a lovely natural setting with lots of trees and fields, flowers and wide open spaces. The building is a beautiful, old Victorian mansion that sits well back…
One of the objectives of all Montessori Alzheimer Centre trainings is to increase stability, loyalty and commitment on the part of staff members by providing a humanizing and creative environment for the cognitively impaired and their caregivers. This, in turn, will promote greater staff satisfaction and productivity. At the Montessori Alzheimer Centre, we are committed…
Montessori Method Adapted for Those with Cognitive Deficits Innovative Proven Ways to Enrich Lives Overview presentation The Montessori method is a new proven approach to living for persons with dementia. It is based on the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori, the first female M.D. in Italy and world renowned educator, which have been…
At the Montessori Alzheimer Center, we are committed to giving you proven, functional strategies and tactics to resolve – among other things – the communication difficulties and confusing behaviors often experienced by caregivers, practitioners and those with Alzheimer’s disease. All of our programs are geared to implementing person-centered approaches to care. Take a look at…
