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Article
Australian Letter: The Message of the Hour
Available from: ProQuest - Historical Newspapers
Publication: Times of India (Mumbai, India)
Date: Aug 20, 1912
Pages: 8
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Language: English
Book
Montessori: The Australian Story of a Revolutionary Teaching Method
Available from: JSTOR
Australasia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania
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Abstract/Notes: In 1913 four Australian teachers attended inspirational educator Dr. Maria Montessori’s first international training course in Rome. That same year Blackfriars School in Sydney was one of the first schools in the world to adopt the Montessori approach. A century later, Montessori continues to be at the forefront of innovative education in this country, with 200 schools and centres, including Indigenous learning programs, and a recognised curriculum of its own.
Language: English
Published: Randwick, Australia: University of New South Wales Press, 2013
ISBN: 978-1-74223-363-5
Article
Australian Schools Allowed to Offer Montessori Classes
Publication: Montessori International, vol. 10, no. 1
Date: 2000
Pages: 6
Australasia, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania
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Language: English
ISSN: 1470-8647
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Caring for People with Dementia in Residential Aged Care: Successes with a Composite Person-Centered Care Model Featuring Montessori-based Activities
Available from: ScienceDirect
Publication: Geriatric Nursing, vol. 36, no. 2
Date: 2015
Pages: 106-110
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori method of education, Montessori therapy, Montessori-Based Dementia Programming (MBDP), Montessori-based interventions (MBI)
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Abstract/Notes: Person-centered models of dementia care commonly merge aspects of existing models with additional influences from published and unpublished evidence and existing government policy. This study reports on the development and evaluation of one such composite model of person-centered dementia care, the ABLE model. The model was based on building the capacity and ability of residents living with dementia, using environmental changes, staff education and organizational and community engagement. Montessori principles were also used. The evaluation of the model employed mixed methods. Significant behavior changes were evident among residents of the dementia care Unit after the model was introduced, as were reductions in anti-psychotic and sedative medication. Staff reported increased knowledge about meeting the needs of people with dementia, and experienced organizational culture change that supported the ABLE model of care. Families were very satisfied with the changes.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2014.11.003
ISSN: 0197-4572
Article
Changing the World of People Living with Dementia
Publication: Montessori Insights
Date: 2013
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori method of education, Montessori therapy, Montessori-Based Dementia Programming (MBDP), Montessori-based interventions (MBI)
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Language: English
Article
Proverbs and Formulaic Sequences in the Language of Elderly People with Dementia
Available from: SAGE Journals
Publication: Dementia, vol. 10, no. 4
Date: 2011
Pages: 603-623
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori method of education, Montessori therapy, Montessori-Based Dementia Programming (MBDP), Montessori-based interventions (MBI)
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Abstract/Notes: Some types of formulaic (routine and familiar) language seem to remain fairly intact in people with language and memory disturbances, making it a useful tool fo...
Language: English
ISSN: 1741-2684, 1471-3012
Article
Approaches to engaging people with dementia in meaningful occupations in institutional settings: A scoping review
Available from: Taylor and Francis Online
Publication: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 28, no. 5
Date: 2021
Pages: 329-347
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori method of education, Montessori therapy, Montessori-Based Dementia Programming (MBDP), Montessori-based interventions (MBI)
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Abstract/Notes: Background People with dementia in institutional settings lack engagement in meaningful occupations, which may cause decreased quality of life. Although many researchers and professionals have proposed approaches to engage people with dementia in these occupations, an overview seems to be missing. Aim This scoping review provides an overview by categorizing and describing the characteristics of the approaches. Material and method A thorough literature search in nine databases identified the studies on approaches. We included 54 studies, and extracted bibliometric data. A content analysis revealed the characteristics of the approaches. Results Four categories of approaches were uncovered. First, the literature defined the concept of meaningful occupation in various ways. Second, a category of approaches provided theoretical knowledge of meaningful occupations. The third category focussed on specific themes, such as certain methods. The final described comprehensive multilevel approaches. Conclusion This review contributes to knowledge of the diversity of approaches to engage people with dementia in meaningful occupation within institutional settings. Significance We suggest that occupational therapy researchers and practitioners consider how the concept of meaningful occupation is embedded in the theoretical landscape. Furthermore, activity programming requires reflexive decision-making at the policy and practice level, as engagement in meaningful occupations is complex.
Language: English
DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2020.1791952
ISSN: 1103-8128
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Montessori Success for People Living with Dementia
Available from: Care Info
Publication: Journal of Dementia Care, vol. 19, no. 2
Date: 2011
Pages: 36-38
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori method of education, Montessori therapy, Montessori-Based Dementia Programming (MBDP), Montessori-based interventions (MBI)
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Abstract/Notes: This pilot project used Montessori principles to improve mealtimes of people with dementia. The four residents involved in the project were given six Montessori activities to carry out each day. The activities helped hand-eye coordination, levels of concentration and problem solving. This in turn had a positive impact on residents well-being during mealtimes.
Language: English
ISSN: 1351-8372
Book
The Montessori Method for Connecting to People with Dementia: A Creative Guide to Communication and Engagement in Dementia Care
Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Gerontology, Montessori method of education, Montessori therapy, Montessori-Based Dementia Programming (MBDP), Montessori-based interventions (MBI)
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Abstract/Notes: Creative activities can support people with dementia, leading to moments of reconnection and joy. This book shows how the Montessori method - with its arts-based, person-centred and positive focus - can help caregivers connect to people with dementia. Drawing on 20 years of experience, Tom and Karen Brenner explain the philosophy of the Montessori method, provide clearly-written steps to follow when applying it, and share a wealth of case studies and stories from their personal work using this method with people with dementia. This includes reading circles, art programmes, drum circles, poetry, and video diaries. Supported by research of the importance of creativity and the arts in dementia care, it is made clear throughout how every aspect of the Montessori method can help those with dementia to rediscover the world around them, maximising the opportunities they have to reconnect with their peers, family, friends, and support staff.
Language: English
Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020
ISBN: 978-1-78592-813-0 978-1-78450-873-9 1-78450-873-X
Article
Impressions and Reflections from the Soviet Union: Education and People
Publication: NAMTA Journal, vol. 13, no. 1
Date: 1987
Pages: 117–121
Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Russia, Russia, Western Asia
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Language: English
ISSN: 1522-9734