From Can’t to Can Do! Montessori for Aging & Dementia | Introductory Workshop
March 21–22, 2025
9am – 4pm CT
On-Site at Montessori Institute of North Texas (MINT Dallas)
Description
March 21–22, 2025
On-Site Sessions | 9am – 4pm CT
Hosted by the Montessori Institute of North Texas (Onsite at MINT Dallas)
4006 Belt Line Road, Suite 100
Addison, TX 75001
Discover the transformative power of Montessori for Aging and Dementia, an innovative care approach that enables individuals to care for themselves, others, and their community.
This approach brings renewed purpose and significance to the lives of elders while significantly enhancing staff satisfaction. Earn an AMI certificate and 10 *NCCAP continuing education credits as you delve into this enriching workshop.
Workshop Highlights:
- Discover a powerful approach to dementia care that will totally change your perspective on aging and dementia.
- Learn the first thing you should do to create a sense of community between staff and elders.
- Explore how an engaging life enrichment program transforms the culture of a long-term care center and ultimately frees up staff time dramatically.
- Implement a simple tool for helping people with cognitive impairment participate in meaningful conversations.
- Identify the mistakes almost everyone unknowingly makes in wayfinding and signage, leading to confusion and discord — and find out how to correct them.
- Develop the skills to effectively communicate with people with dementia, so they easily understand what you are trying to convey.
*NCCAP units administered through Brush Development
Requirements
- 90% attendance
Required Readings
Montessori for Elder and Dementia Care, 2nd edition by Jennifer A Brush & Margaret C Jarrell.
