Southern Cross Care Tasmania, an aged care provider, was the first in Tasmania to implement Montessori principles for ageing and dementia at one of its locations, Rivulet Memory Support Unit.... Read more
The first From Can’t to Can do! workshop in the Nordics will take place on September 30th and October 1st in Helsinki, Finland. Together with Jennifer Brush, a small group of Finnish enthusiasts... Read more
Antipsychotic drugs are often prescribed for people with dementia as an answer to the changes in their behaviour, despite the lack of evidence to support their efficacy, and much of this happens... Read more
You may have already seen Hack Care, a 240-page IKEA-style catalogue that uses simple design innovations and hacks to shape environments that empower people with dementia.
A recent study published by Michelle Bourgeois and Jennifer Brush showed success in improving engagement and affect in older adults with mild memory concerns while engaging with children.... Read more
Montessori for Dementia and Ageing is revolutionising the culture of dementia care worldwide. Association Montessori Internationale is already changing lives through Montessori teacher training in... Read more
All of us have been impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, both professionally and personally. The presence of the virus has also created some significant challenges for those living with dementia,... Read more
