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Communicating with People Living with Dementia

Communicating with people living with dementia requires more than just words — it calls for empathy, patience, and new ways of connecting. How we communicate shapes their world — and every word, pause, and gesture leaves a lasting mark.

In this engaging 90-minute online session, you’ll explore how cognitive changes affect communication, and learn practical verbal and nonverbal techniques to foster trust, reduce frustration, and support dignity in everyday interactions.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, recreation specialist, or family member, you’ll leave with tools to make communication more intentional, respectful, and meaningful — even when words are limited.

This session is ideal for those new to caring for people living with dementia care and  those looking to renew their approach with strategies that strengthen relationships and create more positive moments, every single day.

Shaping Their World: Communication That Connects in Dementia Care

How we communicate shapes their world — every word, gesture, and pause matters.

New date coming soon.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern 

 Register 1 Person $49

Register 3 or More at $39/Person

Adjust QTY at checkout

Key Insight: The Importance of Positive Interactions

Every interaction with a person living with dementia is an opportunity to build trust, reduce anxiety, and create moments of joy. Positive communication helps preserve dignity, fosters emotional security, and strengthens the connection between caregiver and individual.

Even when memory fades, the emotional impact of a warm smile, a kind word, or a patient response remains strong. By focusing on positive, respectful interactions, caregivers and families can help create a supportive environment where individuals feel valued, understood, and safe — every single day.

 

Communication with people living with dementia isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about creating moments of connection, even through uncertainty.

Even when words are few or questions remain, every interaction has meaning.

In dementia care, unspoken moments — a shared glance, a smile, a touch — can speak volumes and build trust.

 

Methods:

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Examples/videos based on the application/integration of the adapted Montessori method

All participants receive a Conference Summary .

Certificate provided upon request.

Important note for groups: For your group of 15 or more attendees, we invite you to contact us to schedule a session exclusively for your residence/organization. Please inquire:

Shaping Their World: Communication That Connects in Dementia Care

How we communicate shapes their world — every word, gesture, and pause matters.

New date coming soon.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern 

 Register 1 Person $49

Register 3 or More at $39/Person

Adjust QTY at checkout

 

 

For more in-depth understanding, strategies and examples focused on managing and preventing responsive behaviors and refusing care you may want to attend the 3-hour session…

 Beyond the Behavior

An Online Intensive for Managing and Preventing Responsive Behaviors in Dementia Care

Using the adapted Montessori approach. Less reacting. More understanding. Better days.

 

 

Also, check out our conference on Creating and Presenting Activities Adapted for the Cognitively Impaired, click here.

 

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Details & Registration Info.

1-Day Dementia Care Training for PSWs & Frontline Staff - Montessori Dementia Center

Montessori Dementia Training: 2-Day In-Person Workshop

Instructor-Led, On-Demand Training Programs

Group Training for Residences

Online 10.5-Hour (3 x 3.5 Hours) Montessori Dementia Training

Participant Feedback

Creating and Presenting Activities Adapted for the Cognitively Impaired

Dementia-Inclusive Resident Committees: Where Everyone Belongs

Credentialing for Home Care and Staffing Providers 

Resident Choice Is a System, Not a Suggestion

Foundations of Dementia Care & Communication  

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Dr. Cameron J. Camp explains the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®

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Regional Trainers and/or Representatives Wanted

Would you like to represent MDC in your province?

Send us your resume or letter of interest.

 

About Us

Empowering Lives with Compassion and Innovation

At the Montessori Dementia Center, we teach care partners how to transform the care experience for individuals living with dementia.

Through the principles of the Montessori method adapted for the cognitively impaired developed by Dr. Cameron Camp, we champion autonomy, dignity, and community engagement, ensuring every person is recognized for their unique abilities and potential.

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