12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Register a Group of 3 or More – $449/Person
You are working hard. Your team is working hard.
Schedules are full. Activities are planned. Care plans are written. Behaviors are redirected.
And yet — many days still feel reactive.
Agitation surfaces. Engagement drops.
Staff hesitate when something escalates. Repetitive questions drain energy from the room.
By mid-afternoon, everyone is managing instead of moving forward.
The problem is rarely effort.
It is structure.
“I just wanted to share that this education has been very valuable to me and I am very excited to share my learnings with other managers. The content covered was very interesting and I would highly recommend to anyone who is currently working or living with a resident who has dementia.
Thank you sharing your expertise.”
~ Ashley G., Manager of Continuing Care – Online – March/April 2026
Most dementia training gives information.
This training (registration below.) gives something far more practical:
A repeatable way to make daily care actually work.
Grounded in the Montessori method as adapted for dementia care by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD), this professional training provides a clear, applied framework for organizing daily life around remaining abilities rather than losses.
It is not about adding more activities.
It is about preparing the environment, so engagement becomes natural instead of forced.
Participants learn how to:
- Prepare structured, sequenced tasks that activate preserved procedural and sensory-motor skills
- Reduce responsive behaviors by clarifying environmental cues and expectations
- Increase meaningful engagement without increasing staff workload
- Restore resident roles and contribution across varying stages
- Stabilize group dynamics through intentional task design
- Replace daily guesswork with preparation principles that are repeatable and sustainable
This is applied cognitive support.
When daily life is clearly structured, something shifts.
Agitation softens. Focus increases. Wandering often decreases.
Tone steadies. Staff feel more confident.
Not because behavior was controlled.
But because the conditions changed.
Outcomes & Impact
When care teams apply this approach, organizations commonly observe:
- Increased sustained engagement across varying stages
- Fewer reactive behavioral escalations
- Greater consistency between shifts and departments
- Reduced reliance on crisis-based responses
- Stronger alignment with non-pharmacological best practices
- Increased staff confidence and clarity in daily care
Daily care becomes steadier.
Interactions become more purposeful.
Teams move from reacting to preparing.
“Thank you for this opportunity
I was very impressed with the amount of information provided during the course.
As I am just in the process of establishing a small Montessori Inspired facility in a large Mexican Expat Community, the class was very helpful, I look forward to receiving some of the tools we can use in the future.”
~ Elly C., Co-Founder, Lakeside Memory Neighborhood – Online March/April 2026
“I think the course had a lot of useful information. I liked that we were involved and not just watching video after video. I look forward to the guides we will receive as well.”
~Vicki R. – Online March/April 2026
Why This Matters to Your Role
For Executive Directors
You need consistency, stability, and culture that supports dignity across departments and shifts. This approach embeds engagement into operations rather than isolating it in programming.
For Directors of Care
You are balancing responsive behaviors, staffing pressures, and clinical accountability. Montessori offers a structured, non-pharmacological method that supports regulation through environmental design.
For Recreation and Life Enrichment Leaders
You are often carrying the daily burden of engagement. This training replaces “What should we do today?” with “How should this be prepared?” The difference is transformative.
It is not a motivational session.
It is not arts and crafts.
It is a practical, applied method that strengthens daily care.
It is a method that helps daily care feel steadier, clearer, and more sustainable.
You cannot change dementia.
But you can change the conditions in which people live with it.
And when you do, daily care begins to hold.
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Register a Group of 3 or More – $449/Person
We are proud to be the exclusive Canadian licensee and training partner of CARD, the renowned Center for Applied Research in Dementia founded by Dr. Cameron J. Camp, the originator of the Montessori Method Adapted for Dementia.
What past trainees had to say about our Montessori Dementia Training;
Two Day, In-Person Program
“I think the MIL training was insightful and practical. I appreciate the emphasis on individual rather than their cognitive impairment … I believe the hands-on strategies would make a positive impact at home. Thank you for a valuable and inspiring session.”
~Kelechi Emeonye, PSW
“I love all the topics and videos. I could use this and apply for my residents based on resident centered care…
~Julie Le, Recreation
Here are a few comments from staff at The Alexander Muskoka Residence…
“It was fun! I learned a lot and enjoyed the interactive pieces.”
“Impressive, educational and vindicating – we are on our way to being #1 Gold Standard…”
“Overall thought the training was useful and engaging. A good mix of activities and videos throughout…”
“My overall impression of the training…It’s Awesome!!!”
“I haven’t been to many education/training sessions, but this was by far the most interesting to me. It had the right amount of presenting, participation, and interaction. They made this fun, informative, and made me want to take part in these sessions. I will use these teachings in my practice for sure.”
~ Jeffrey, PSW
“This training is very helpful…there are lots of activities and suggestions that can be very useful in taking care of persons with dementia at different stages. This training will help to give more person-centered care with dignity and respect…”
~ Mirbelyn Hartling, Personal Support Worker
“Common sense approach – should be used as default and adjusted as required.”
~Vadim Skorodumov, Recreation Department
(Group Training can be arranged to fit your schedule: Practitioners from the same organization are invited to explore our Group Training options.)
- Slide Presentation, Videos
- Activities: tailored activity planning, prepared environments, turning obstacles into opportunities and more
- Support tools
- Q & A throughout
Who Should Attend
Anyone who provides care for persons living with dementia, at any stage.
Healthcare workers in LTC residences, Adult Day Centers and Community Organizations
Therapists, Social Workers, Activity Coordinators, Recreation and Life Enrichment Coordinators, Care and Support Managers and Specialists
Home Health & Social Care Managers, Family Support Workers and PSWs, Family Members and Volunteers. Orderlies, Dieticians, Community Care Workers, Home Care Aides. Other professionals who interact with people living with dementia such as Speech-Language Pathologists, Health & Social Care Executives such as Directors of Care, Nurse Managers, etc.
Participants receive a Certificate and Program Tools.
Making Daily Care Work: The Montessori Approach to Dementia Care
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern
Register a Group of 3 or More – $449/Person
If your team is tired of reacting —
and ready for structure that supports focus, contribution, and regulation —
Making Daily Care Work is not about adding more.
It is about finally having a way forward that makes sense tomorrow morning.
Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® is a registered trademark of Dr. Cameron Camp and the
Center for Applied Research in Dementia. Used with permission.
We’re looking for purpose-driven individuals for the role
of Community Representative/Trainer Advocate
Canada-wide and Senior-Friendly
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 14 days of the event; however, you may send a substitute attendee, apply the payment as a credit towards any future event, or attend a future event of equal value. We reserve the right to postpone or reschedule events as circumstances may dictate. If an event is postponed or rescheduled, you may choose to receive a full refund or attend the rescheduled event.
Thank you for your understanding.
