What You Will Learn!
- You will be able to explain what the Montessori method of dementia care is.
- You will be able to recall the Montessori principles and apply them to everyday situations as a caregiver.
- You will be able to identify and use Montessori principles as a caregiver to communicate effectively.
- You will be able to integrate the Montessori principles into activities you are completing with the person you are caring for.
- You will recognize the importance of establishing a routine for the person you are caring for and how to communicate a schedule of each days activities.
- You will recognize the importance of staying physically and mentally active and be able to employ strategies to improve the health of the person cared for.
- You will recognize the importance of self care for you as a caregiver so that you can provide the best possible care to your loved one.
Description
This course teaches dementia caregivers about the Montessori method of dementia care which is based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s work in early childhood education. In this course we will learn about the 10 Montessori principles of dementia care: independence, choice, being error free, adaptation, demonstration, procedural memory, familiar materials, meaningful activities, sequencing, and simple-to-complex. We will learn how to apply the Montessori principles in any caregiving setting and that the principles are interdependent. We will learn how to communicate more effectively with the person we are caring for and how to engage them in recreational and personal care activities. Caregivers will learn about the importance of self care and ways to mitigate the challenges of caregiving.
The Montessori method of dementia care has many benefits for both caregivers and the people they are caring for. It is low cost and requires no special equipment or tools. No additional medications are required to use this approach to care. Since the Montessori method of dementia care focuses on the individual, care is tailored to each persons needs. The method maintains the dignity and independence of the person being cared for and provides for a better quality of life for both the caregiver and the person receiving care.
Who Should Attend!
- This course is designed for caregivers who are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or other dementing illnesses. This course is also helpful for anyone who would like to learn more about the Montessori approach to dementia care.
