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ON THE ROAD AGAIN… From Can’t to Can Do! Travels to Finland
I love traveling, seeing new things, and meeting wonderful people along the way. The relationships formed during travel are some that I cherish the most. Certainly, COVID has put a damper on that for all of us. In 2019 I was scheduled to go to Finland and present my From Can’t to Can Do! Montessori for Aging and Dementia program. Of course, that was cancelled, and after rescheduling twice, I am pleased to be leaving next week for Helsinki! A group of wonderfully determined women who I first met in Prague are hosting my visit in order pioneer change in elder care. Their group is called Muisti Montessori and here is their story.
How to Dress with Success
from Brush Development’s 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners (Module #2) As a gift to all the hard-working care partners, we are making From Surviving to Thriving: 10-Day Toolkit for Care Partners available at no cost. We will release one module each month. Each module consists of a 10-minute video and printables. Whether you are a…
Reading and Dementia
As part of my work with Montessori for Dementia, I have encouraged care communities to provide large print reading material for people with dementia and to establish daily reading groups. Reading Groups are a great way to give people an opportunity to socialize, take turns and contribute to a group without putting pressure on the…
Inspiring Montessori Community in Romania (Spanish translation provided)
The word for this month is definitely INSPIRATION! I am very blessed that I am able to travel to so many interesting places, share my vision of dementia care, inspire others, and learn from those I meet. I have just returned from Finland, Ireland and Romania where I taught workshops and also took time to learn about the culture and experience some remarkable places. So how has this inspired the way that I approach dementia care?
Brush Development’s First Annual Practitioner Symposium
The First Annual Practitioner Symposium on September 29th brought together Montessori professionals from around the world who have completed our Practitioner Certification Course. Since the first cohort was certified in 2016, there are now over 276 Certified Montessori for Aging and Dementia Practitioners around the world.
Follow the Elder: Elders at St. André Head to the Beach
By Mandy Cheskis, MS, CCC/SLP “Follow the child” is one of the key principles of Montessori education. It encourages parents to observe and respect their children’s own pace and interests. The full quotation of Maria Montessori can help us understand what she meant: “Follow the child but follow them as their leader.” In our work in…