Learning Center for Alzheimer's & Dementia

As a professional working in a facility, you are already aware of, and probably putting into practice, many of the concepts presented here. The Montessori way is not revolutionary nor is it in conflict with your current approach. It does, however, provide a methodology and framework that can help you...

Choosing an activity for a person with dementia is not easy. The activities not only have to be of interest to them, the person must also be able to do them successfully. Even though they may have had a hobby that they loved, just throwing them into the middle of it likely won't work. Learn how to do it in this article.

The look of joy and satisfaction on the face of a person with dementia who has just successfully done something that they no longer thought they were capable of doing is a sight to behold. It would be wonderful if every day could be filled with such moments.

It isn't easy to care for someone with dementia. Whether that person is your spouse, parent, relative or friend, the challenges are there. Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's at home isn't easy. Learn how to make their life more fulfilling in this article.

Most facilities have some type of form to collect information about the interests of each resident from family members, and we provide a form in our workshop materials (which you can download here). Learn how to use a person with dementia's past interests to engage them meaningfully in this article.