Learning Center for Alzheimer's & Dementia

We recently received a note from a recreation director at a long term care facility looking for some help getting their Montessori program going. Even with the best intentions a Montessori dementia care strategy can be difficult. Learn how to speed things up in this article.

Learn about the fourth Montessori principle for dementia and Alzheimer care - Familiar Materials, in this article.

Learn about the fifth Montessori principle for dementia and Alzheimer care - Meaningful, in this article.

Learn about the sixth Montessori principle for dementia and Alzheimer care - Adapted Materials, in this article.

Doing laundry is a part of everyday life for most of us. Health care professionals refer to it as an "instrumental activity of daily living" (IADL). Chore style activities are very effective for people with dementia or Alzheimer's. Learn how to present a simple sorting chore effectively.