Dementia Care
An innovative and easy approach on how to manage a person with dementia and guide them into a quality life of care and recreation
Montessori Methods for Dementia™ are based on the educational principles and practices of renowned Italian physician and childhood educator, Dr. Maria Montessori. The program developed By Gail Eliot, B.A.Sc., M.A., Gerontologist and Dementia Specialist. The program results in a giant leap forward in maintaining or enhancing an individual’s abilities, improving self-esteem, and reducing or eliminating responsive behaviors. By supporting the person and the environment, Montessori Methods for Dementia™ improve the quality of life of both those living with dementia and their care providers. The philosophy of the Montessori Methods for Dementia™ is to encourage independence for as long as possible, offer choices, and treat people with respect and dignity. Montessori Methods for Dementia™ look at the person behind the dementia. By taking into consideration an individual’s interests, needs, skills and abilities and introducing meaningful and purposeful activities, we have enjoyed tremendous success reconnecting with people who may have otherwise seemed unreachable. Montessori programming incorporates activities related to daily living, stimulation for dementia, cognitive abilities and encourages cultural and social connection. Understanding and implementing those methods would benefit our graduates with knowledge and understanding the challenges of dealing with Dementia sufferers.(“This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005”)Canada cannot seem to make up its mind regarding unemployment rates, with part time jobs enduring the biggest fall of the past four years, with 66.5 thousand jobs lost. To offset this, full-time jobs have gradually been climbing, with 46.9 thousand full time jobs added. Although more people are out of work, more full-time jobs are being filled up. This means that thousands of part-time workers, some of whom hope to find a full-time job are simply out of luck.