Greetings!
Changing the system doesn't happen overnight. It takes many smaller changes, done by the people working in the system who understand that a new paradigm of care is needed. By supporting and working with you, direct caregivers and care partners, we are creating a new reality in memory care: one in which persons diagnosed with dementia are viewed as individuals with lives worth living, and whose abilities, interests, and preferences are respected, encouraged, and facilitated.
Adopting a new model of care requires a new view of those receiving care. We've spent years designing a way to measure retained abilities that can be used to create person-centered care plans, an approach that improves upon the common single-score assessments. The finish line is in sight for the Person-Centered Montessori Abilities System™, and we have begun accepting pre-orders for anyone ready to focus on the person, rather than their deficits. Scroll down for more information on reserving your PCMAS™ kit.
Earlier this year, we awarded the first Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® credential to an Adult Day Care community. Goldenberry Adult Day Caring Center in Clinton Township, MI has shown that the benefits of a Montessori approach extend beyond residential care, and have opened the door to improving quality of life for ADC clients and beyond.
Keep reading for more:
- CARD experts in the news
- Inspiration from our friends at VA communities
- Products on sale and pre-sale
- Activity ideas to support you and your care partners
- New credentials for Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® communities
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Our experts have been featured in these recent articles. Browse all our podcast and print appearances on the CARD Media page.
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Serving up choice and dignity in aged care – how meals are enjoyed is about more than what’s on the plate |
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Meals are rituals built around pleasures and choices. While what is served at mealtimes in aged care homes has received recent attention, new research highlights that how meals are offered is just as important.
Read more about how communities are applying Montessori principles to foster independence and engagement during meals, and promote a sense of community.
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Music Supports Memory Lincoln Center's Performances for Adults with Dementia |
CARD Innovation Officer Evan Shelton was invited by Lincoln Center Moments —a performance-based program for individuals with dementia and their caregivers— to participate in a discussion of how musical programming can support engagement in persons with dementia. A video of the event is available to watch now.
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Our partners at the VA are demonstrating the highest ideals of a Montessori approach to care, and we are proud to share examples of their success with you here. Contact [email protected] for more information on how the VA is making life better for veterans in their Community Living Centers.
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Jennie Keleher shares the story of a VA community in Pennsylvania that initiated their own residents' committee to bring new technology and ideas to their home. Watch the 5-minute interview below or at https://youtu.be/DdDlI2d75-g
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Celebrate independence for our country and those we care for all month long! |
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Activity Ideas and Resources |
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Browse activity manuals and other books in our Online Shop.
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Squeezing activities facilitate the ability to grasp objects and use tools, allowing participants to interact more effectively with the environment. Additionally, squeezing helps develop hand and finger muscle conditioning, range of motion, and fine motor skill development.
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Getting a person with dementia to help prepare food is a good way to promote eating, and engage an individual in a social activity. The sight and smell of food being prepared can stimulate interest in tasting the food, and can access memories surrounding dining, cooking and baking. In this activity, we present several different examples of food preparation. |
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Person-Centered Montessori Abilities System™ Now available for pre-order!
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Over a decade in the making, the PCMAS™ is off to the printers!
Designed to provide information on what capabilities a person has, along with practical ideas that utilize those abilities in activities and daily life, the innovation team at CARD has finalized the system for general use.
Pre-order the Person-Centered Montessori Abilities System™ now and save $50!
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Congratulations! New
Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Credentials
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We are pleased to announce communities that have earned new Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Credentials by raising the bar for person-centered care and showing a commitment to Montessori values and care models.
Click the community name to visit their website.
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New Credentialed Levels
These care communities have advanced to a new level in their credentialing journey.
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Windsong at Southridge went straight to Gold as a new MIL community!
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Look at all the awards Friendship Village has won this year!
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New Credentialed Communities
Welcome to these new Bronze Level Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Credentialed Communities.
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Goldenberry is the
FIRST MIL CREDENTIALED ADULT DAY CENTER!
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FREE Training Opportunity |
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Assisted Living Communities in
North and Central Florida: Apply Now!
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CARD has partnered with REACH to train memory care staff in the Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle®, an innovative approach to dementia care focusing on creating quality engagement opportunities for people living with dementia. This year-long training grant is designed to guide your facility through the steps necessary to become a MIL credentialed community.
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Have you had success using Montessori principles in your care community? We want to promote and feature you! Send your story to us at [email protected] so we can help inspire more people to join the memory care revolution.
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Please forward this message to anyone in your network interested in memory care resources or training, or long-term care leaders that want to create a more engaging and safe environment. If you received this message from a friend or colleague, click here to sign up for our mailing list and be sure to add [email protected] to your "safe senders list".
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