#ActivitiesStrong Virtual Gathering

Event Overview

Our passion is engaging persons living with dementia in meaningful activity, and creating a community of persons who care for each other and are connected to the outside world. We will discuss the implications of this based on various cultures across the world. This approach is the most effective way of reducing responsive behaviors, and results in substantial reduction in the use of psychotropic medications, hypnotics, etc. In essence, it is a way of living which we call the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®.

Though this method initially was developed as an educational system for children, this approach is beneficial for all persons. When applied as a management approach to care partners, it provides a positive work environment, increased autonomy, and high levels of employee engagement. These in turn result in reduced staff turnover, increased longevity, and better communication. Thus, the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® provides a person-centered care approach through all levels of care systems.

Overall Conference Learning Objectives: 

• To explore applications and experiences from AG&D (CARD Training Partner’s in France) as they relate to a resident-driven community. 
• To learn about the latest research using these principles with persons living with dementia in the United States. 
• To discover how these principles can be directly applied to radically improve staff experience and engagement in senior living communities.

Our event partners are the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CRD), Activity Connection, the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP), and the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP). Registration information, including email addresses, will be shared with the CRD.

Up to 3 free NAB, NCCAP, NCCDP and/or NCTRC CEUs for those who attend  live