Montessori Based Activities for Persons with Dementia, Vol. 1

Montessori-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia: Vol. 1 Persons with dementia need cognitive stimulation, along with opportunities to successfully & meaningfully interact with their physical & social environments, on a regular basis. These persons have needs similar o those with cognitive impairment: the need to have a sense of belonging, the need to have a sense of accomplishment & the need to have a sense of order. This manual provides stimulating, interesting & challenging activities that can be perform successfully as a means of helping persons with dementia meet these needs. The manual describes the underlying principles of Montessori-based activities, adapted for persons with dementia. Each of the more than 40 activity plans include suggestions for additional activities. The activities in this manual focus primarily on moderate to advanced dementia, though they can be modified to become more challenging. Sensory & cognitive stimulation, motor skills & activities of daily living are incorporated in these activities, which have been field-tested in long-term care & adult care settings. They are also suitable for use in homes & assisted living settings. This manual was edited by Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D., psychologies & senior research scientist.Camp, Cameron J. is the author of 'Montessori Based Activities for Persons with Dementia, Vol. 1', published 1999 under ISBN 9780967634319 and ISBN 0967634318.