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Developed by Dr. Cameron J. Camp, founder of the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD), this approach adapts the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori to support engagement, independence, and meaningful participation for people living with dementia.
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Long before she learned about Grandma’s new home, there had been some small changes she hadn’t even noticed. Grandma was just … Grandma! The changes were small enough that a child might not even notice them. Grandma would tell the same story twice. She misplaced her glasses. She forgot which day they were coming to visit. Sometimes she called…
Why Montessori Dementia Care Gets Results – There is an old saying we still use for a reason: the proof is in the pudding. In other words, the true value of something is not found in how impressive it sounds. It is found in what happens when it is put into practice. That is exactly why Montessori dementia care matters….
There is an old saying that still belongs in dementia care: Slow and steady wins the race. It sounds simple. Maybe even too simple. But in many care settings, it may be exactly the reminder we need. Because somewhere along the way, meaningful activity can start to look like movement for the sake of movement. Breakfast, exercise group, music, snack, craft,…
In dementia care, the environment speaks; it is never silent. Every hallway, doorway, sign, chair, dining table, bathroom, closet, and activity space is communicating something. Sometimes it says, “You are safe.” or “This is where you belong.” or “Come this way.” Sometimes it says, “This is too much. I do not know what to do here.” The challenge is…
Motor Exercise vs. Functional Role in Montessori Dementia Care – If you spend time in any memory care community, you will inevitably see it: a basket of towels placed in front of a resident, who contentedly folds them one by one. This is all about the two tracks for towel folding… For years, folding laundry has been the quintessential…
Caregiver Documentation: Write What Happened, Not What You Think It Means – In dementia care, caregiver documentation is more than a record of the past. It is a communication tool for the next caregiver, the next shift, the care team, and sometimes the family or leadership team. Done well, documentation helps everyone understand what happened, what may have contributed…
When Memory Fails, What Replaces It? When people think about dementia, they often think first about memory loss. That is understandable. Memory changes are among the most visible and recognizable signs of dementia. A person may forget names, dates, instructions, appointments, conversations, or what just happened a few moments ago. But there is a dangerous assumption hidden inside the…
Caregiver Stress Is Real: Why PSWs and Frontline Staff Need a Bigger Toolbox…a Growing Toolbox Personal Support Workers, care aides, and other frontline caregivers carry much of the emotional and physical weight of dementia care. They are the ones helping people wake up, wash, dress, eat, move, settle, participate, and feel safe throughout the day. They are also the…
In memory care, one of the most common breakdowns is social recognition. The breakdown happens when people stop using names. Conversations become hesitant. Relationships flatten. That’s why we need name tags in memory care. The name tag is one of the simplest tools we’ve got to restore that connection but it’s often underused or misunderstood. Within the Montessori Inspired…
This may be uncomfortable to read—and even more uncomfortable to recognize in ourselves. It’s about the unintended infantilization of dementia care – When kindness crosses a line we didn’t mean to cross. But it’s a conversation long overdue in long-term care: Are we, unintentionally, treating adults with dementia like children? Not in policy. Not in intention. But in tone, language, and daily…
Long before she learned about Grandma’s new home, there had been some small changes…
Why Montessori Dementia Care Gets Results – There is an old saying we still use…
