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Art is a Meaningful (and Beautiful) Way to Help Elders Wayfind
For the past two years, Brush Development has been collaborating with Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects to design the new Evergreen House at Summerville, a thriving Montessori memory care community. Penny & Lucy Lou Art were instrumental in providing clear, vibrant images to complement the building design and aid in wayfinding. We couldn’t have had such success without the involvement of interior designer, Sydney Kerschen. The following interview with her is from Penny & Lucy Lou Art’s recent blog post.
Ilda Guadalupe Villarreal Rodriguez
Ilda’s experience as a Montessori guide, combined with her understanding of the abilities, needs, and interests of the individual she worked with, allowed her to create a tailored approach using Montessori materials from various areas. She carefully modified the level of complexity and provided appropriate extensions to match the individual’s cognitive abilities. The outcomes of…
Bringing the Outdoors In During the Winter Months
By Jennifer Brush Recently my husband and I designed and built a new home. The main focus of design was to create a house that was connected to nature. We wanted to feel outside when we were inside, to have forest views from every room, and to feel truly in nature throughout all of the spaces. The color…
The Art of the Story: What illustration brings to the reading experience for older adults with dementia
By Rita Akins, Owner of Montessori Images Reading a story together with a loved one or in a group can be a very positive social experience for those with dementia. A simple story can invite human connection through conversation and discussion and a shared feeling of enjoyment. This kind of interaction is a valued part of…
Joy in Slovenia – Polona Campolunghi Pegan
I work as a family physician, and for the past few years, I have been providing healthcare in two nursing homes. In addition to the most common physical symptoms, residents frequently express feelings of sadness, loneliness, and a sense of purposelessness. I often hear statements from the elderly who have moved into the nursing homes,…
Making the Pitch! Bringing Montessori to Your Care Community
Implementing Montessori involves culture change throughout the community. You can’t do it alone. You will need the full buy-in of your community’s leadership. So how do you prepare the bring this idea to your leadership team? Review the community’s mission and vision. Align your proposal with the organization’s objectives. Whatever you propose for the…
