Why use the Montessori Method Adapted for the Cognitively Impaired?

Why Choose Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Training?

Because you prioritize the well-being of your residents you are continuously looking for ways to improve their lives. With the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® training, you will achieve this and so much more.

Like us, you hold a deep respect for the dignity of every individual and recognize that a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia need not diminish the potential for a meaningful life.

And because it truly makes a difference.

To meet the evolving needs of those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, your organization must embrace innovation and deliver the exceptional care they deserve—care that their families depend on and have every right to expect.

Grounded in the deep scientific knowledge of Dr. Cameron Camp and his team, supported by countless hours of rigorous, evolving research, and refined through years of practical implementation in facilities across the country and beyond—Montessori Dementia Training equips your staff to connect with residents on a deeper level, unlocking new possibilities for communication and cognitive engagement.

Advantages for Your Organization When Staff Attend the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Training

Montessori Dementia Training goes beyond enhancing resident care—it’s a vital investment in your team’s professional growth. The data shows that these methods significantly boost resident engagement with caregivers, fostering a strong, sustainable sense of community.

This approach not only deepens connections between residents and staff but also helps reduce employee turnover, creating a more stable and committed workforce.

As owners, management and caregivers, we must continuously innovate and elevate the quality of care for our residents. Montessori Dementia Training places your community at the cutting edge of evidence-based care, creating an environment that is not only uniquely engaging and personalized but also remarkably effective.

This approach makes your organization exceptionally appealing to prospective residents and their families.

 

Here are some examples of outcomes achieved through Montessori – based programming:

	SNF/LTC	Assisted Living
Anti-psychotics	Down 60%	Down 53%
Anti-anxiety	Down 57%	Down 53%
Anti-Depressants	Down 32%	Down 40%
Hypnotics	Down 94%	Down 98%
Wandering	Down 83%	Down 87%
Agitation	Down 85%	Down 89%
# of residents who gained weight	Up 92%	Up 93%
# of residents whose sleep improved	Up 89%	Up 90%
# of residents who improved > or = 1 ADL*	Up 57%	Up 62%
Improvement in census	Up 20%	Up 47%
Improvement in employee retention	Up 22%	Up 14%

Note 1: SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility. Typically includes Long Term Care

Note 2: All data taken from published research *Results after 1 year of Montessori-Based Dementia Training across 7 Assisted Living Facilities and 9 SNF’s | Effects of Sustained, Coordinated Activities Programming in Long-Term Care: The Memory in Rhythm® Program | Iva De Witt-Hoblit1, Mary Neal Miller 1, Cameron J. Camp2* 1miVision, LLC, West Liberty, Ohio, USA. 2 Center for Applied Research in Dementia Solon, Ohio, USA.

*ADL – Activities of Daily Living. Refers to basic tasks individuals perform daily to take care of themselves, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility. 

 

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