Podcast: Montessori Philosophy for People Living with Dementia
Tracking # 20-931392
Course overview
Rehabilitation therapists may struggle with providing person-centered care to individuals living with dementia. How do you know what the person likes or does not like? The Montessori philosophy may be the key to unlocking these challenges. Montessori for Aging and Dementia is more than just doing certain activities. It is a way of life that communities adopt and implement to deliver person-centered care. This course reviews the basis of the Montessori philosophy, Montessori principles for persons living with dementia, the importance of a prepared environment, activities and roles for older adults, and examples for incorporation into older adults lives. The benefit of integrating Montessori for dementia into person-centered care will be covered. Simple tips are provided for you to implement this philosophy today.
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