Montessori for Dementia, Disability & Ageing Course

Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing is an innovative approach to dementia care that can be adopted for individuals or groups as a philosophy of care. The goal of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) program is to support older adults and people living with dementia and disability by creating a prepared environment, filled with cues and memory supports, that enables individuals to care for themselves, others, and their community.

The AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability & Ageing 12-hour Course is the theoretical component of the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability, & Ageing Certified Practitioner qualification.

View a previously recorded *information session* to learn more about the program – please note our delivery format has been adjusted to online in an effort to reach a broader audience to join this amazing training opportunity!

Program Outcomes:

• Learn the history of Montessori and the translation of the principles to dementia and ageing.
• Recognize the importance of each person’s story including their strengths, skills, needs and abilities.
• Know the connection between the environment and responsive behaviors.
• Understand the importance of meaningful engagement and maintenance of skills.
• Gain knowledge on how to prepare the environment to enable people to achieve their full potential.

Become a Certified Practitioner after for $399!

Students who complete the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Montessori for Dementia, Disability, & Ageing 2-Day Course (12 hours) are eligible to progress to the AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability & Ageing Certified Practitioner Course. This in-depth course enables you to implement roles and activities and create a prepared environment for older adults using Montessori principles. You can serve as a role model and leader in your community and help to establish Montessori programming.

The certified practitioner program consists of a range of assignments that will demonstrate the student’s ability to apply the knowledge required to develop and implement a Montessori prepared environment.