Creating Environments
where People
with Dementia Thrive

"Embracing the Montessori approach, my core purpose is to nurture the precious identity of people living with dementia, enabling meaningful living at home. Brush Development's Intro and Practitioner courses have been incredibly effective in achieving this. Witnessing remarkable improvements in my seniors' self-esteem and engagement has been truly eye-opening. The Montessori guiding principles profoundly honour and support their sense of self."

“What I experienced through the Practitioner Course was truly life changing! A life-long Montessori practitioner, now bringing this philosophy of life to elders has become my path. I was not prepared for how significantly this course would impact my life and I am inspired by the potential this approach has to improve the lives of elders and those living with or affected by dementia.

I came away with renewed passion for sharing the Montessori philosophy of life with others, as well as practical knowledge and techniques for working with elders and those affected by dementia.”

"In our culture, caring for elders is seen as a duty—something we do out of love and respect. But before I took ‘From Can’t to Can Do!’ and the ‘Certified Montessori Elder Care Practitioner’ courses, I didn’t realize how much more I could offer beyond routine care. These courses opened my eyes to the little things—helping an elder fold clothes with pride, sort vegetables with purpose, or hum along to an old bhajan. I began to see not just needs, but abilities. Not just memory loss, but moments of connection. It has changed how I care—not just as a professional, but as an Indian daughter."

“I found the information presented in this course to be practical and readily available to implement into my long-term care community. Presentations were never dry and boring. Instead, class discussions were thought provoking and practical.”

“Gone are the days of restraining, medicating, and putting dementia patients in front of the television. The Montessori approach to care has proven to be life giving and life affirming.

In a podcast I was listening to someone said something along the lines of ‘I am glad you exist. I am happy you are here.’ I hope that we can create environments where all of our staff and residents know that we are glad they exist and we are happy that they are here.”

“Very inspiring course. Jennifer and her team have demonstrated how autonomy and sense of meaning is possible in care communities. I am looking forward to practice this approach in Hong Kong!”

“These classes are the perfect way to learn about meaningful engagement! I learned better techniques to engage my Residents with beautiful materials. It made me a better Activity Professional by reminding me of materials that are all around us that we forget to use when we're caught up in day-to-day routines!”

This course was very inspiring and provided practical tools for supporting people with memory issues. The many examples showed how their lives can be greatly enriched. My colleagues who took the course look forward to implementing the Montessori philosophy.