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Quality Improvement in LTC: Effectiveness of Montessori-Based Activity Programming in VA Community Living Center

Available from: Oxford Academic

Publication: Innovation in Aging, vol. 3, no. Supplement 1

Pages: S949-S950

Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori-based interventions

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Abstract/Notes: Montessori-based Activity Programming (MAP) was adapted for Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers (CLCs) and aims to increase independence and meaningful engagement in residents with cognitive impairment. The Montessori model prioritizes offering choice, knowing and harnessing a resident’s abilities, and enabling them to carry out purposeful roles and activities. Any perceived deficit in cognitive functioning is “circumvented” by preparing the environment to support maximum independence. The implementation of MAP-VA in VA Western NY CLC involved 3 lodges, 52 staff, 16 champions, and 65 CLC residents. Standardized implementation measures demonstrated improvements over six months in five domains assessing development of a resident-directed community. Hypothesized outcomes included improved national percentile quality improvement (QI) rankings related to psychological symptoms and medications (e.g., depressive symptoms and use of antipsychotic/antianxiety medications) and physical functioning (e.g., less falls and ability to move independently). Scores six months prior to the implementation of MAP-VA (April, 2018 to September, 2018) were compared with scores during six months of implementation post training (November, 2018 to March, 2019). Compared to pre-intervention QI measures related to psychological symptoms, a clinically meaningful trajectory of symptom decrease was observed with rankings during implementation (e.g., depressive symptoms, amount of antipsychotic medications). Likewise, compared to pre-intervention QI rankings regarding physical functioning, post-training rankings showed a trajectory of improvement (e.g., help with ADLs, ability to move independently). Implementation of the MAP-VA intervention demonstrates preliminary evidence for improvement in QI measures related to psychological symptoms and physical functioning. Implications for QI efforts in VA CLCs will be presented.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.3448

ISSN: 2399-5300

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To the Montessori Community [Annual Congress of Montessori Association of Mexico]

Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records

Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 17, no. 3

Pages: 23

Americas, Central America, Conferences, Latin America and the Caribbean, Mexico, Public Montessori

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Abstract/Notes: El Boletin, March 2005

Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

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Opportunities: The Potential of a Unified Montessori Community

Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 15, no. 2

Pages: 1

Public Montessori

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Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

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Community in Wisconsin

Available from: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Publication: Green Revolution, vol. 4, no. 2

Pages: 2

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Abstract/Notes: This is a letter to the editor about a yet-to-be established commune that purports to have plans to implement a "Summerhill-Montessori school for children."

Language: English

ISSN: 0017-3983

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Kahn: Article 'Filled with Misinformation...' ... His Challenges Are Evaluated... And a Challenge Goes to the Montessori Community

Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records

Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 9, no. 1

Pages: 28-29

Public Montessori

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Abstract/Notes: Letter to the editor and response

Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

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Community Montessori Planned for Birmingham

Publication: Montessori International, vol. 10, no. 4

Pages: 4

England, Europe, Great Britain, Northern Europe, United Kingdom

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Abstract/Notes: In cooperation with government Sure Start program for disadvantaged

Language: English

ISSN: 1470-8647

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To the Montessori Community

Publication: Montessori International, vol. 79

Pages: 2

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Language: English

ISSN: 1470-8647

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Art and Culture Study: Balancing Student Interest and Community Focus

Available from: National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector (NCMPS)

Publication: Montessori International, no. 108

Pages: 18-19

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Language: English

ISSN: 1470-8647

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Harmony and Cooperation in the Montessori Community

Publication: Montessori News

Pages: 1, 4

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Language: English

ISSN: 0889-6720

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Montessori Explained: Montessori–A Social Community

Publication: Montessori Voices [Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand], vol. 52

Pages: 14

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Language: English

ISSN: 1178-6213, 2744-662X

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