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Montessori-based dementia activities in long-term care
 — training and implementation
Author(s)Silvia Orsulic-Jeras, Nichole M Schneider, Cameron J Camp
Journal titleActivities, Adaptation & Aging, vol 25, no 3/4, 2001
Pagespp 107-120
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsActivities of older people ; Group activities ; Teaching methods ; Dementia ; Training [welfare work].
AnnotationAn overview of the Montessori method of education is presented, with emphasis on its application to geriatric populations. Individual and group activities are detailed, along with techniques for adapting Montessori materials and procedures for use in long-term care settings. A description is provided of training procedures used with activities staff, to allow them to implement such activities within their regular programme schedules. In addition, activities staff relate examples of the effects of implementing such programmes on residents. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020416213 A
ClassmarkG: HW: VB: EA: QW

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