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Now Available! Montessori for Elder and Dementia Care (Second Edition)
by Jennifer Brush & Margaret Jarrell We are proud to announce the publication of the second edition of our book, Montessori for Elder and Dementia Care through Health Professions Press! The first edition focused on clearly explaining the concepts behind this highly person-centered approach, how to create a prepared environment, and how to increase levels…
Villa Montessori Count the Moments, Not the Years! (English)
By Nancy Cruz and Francia Muñiz They say the most beautiful stories begin with a purpose. “Abue,” who is now 104 years old, is Francia’s grandmother, and “Rito,” who passed away six years ago, was Nancy’s grandfather. Inspired by the wisdom and love of their grandparents, Francia and Nancy became the co-founders of Villa Montessori,…
Starting with Small Steps: Bringing Montessori to a Care Community in Slovenia
By Mateja Havliček Konjar My journey with Montessori principles began almost two years ago when I attended Jennifer Brush’s Montessori for Aging and Dementia introductory workshop in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Inspired by her teachings, I felt the urge to bring these principles into our community, aiming to enhance the lives of older adults. Initially, I was…
Presenting “From Can’t to Can Do!” at MINT
by Margaret Jarrell I recently spent two days in Dallas at the Montessori Institute of North Texas presenting our two-day introductory workshop to Montessori for Aging and Dementia. The workshop was attended by Montessori educators and trainers, loved ones of people living with dementia, as well as healthcare and longterm care professionals. The introductory workshop…
Adopting the Montessori Approach, A Care Community in Transition
by Grace Hicks, MT-BC, Certified Montessori Elder Care PractitionerMusic Therapist and Program Coordinator at Adelaide of Newton-Centre, a Benchmark Community In my time participating in this Montessori class, my community has literally changed around me. Down went tall, unreachable bookshelves full of tan books about men I’ve never heard of, and up went colorful, large print books, brooms…
