Montessori for Dementia, Disability, and Aging

With AMI Trainer Margaret Jarrel, M.Ed.

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We’re excited to partner with Brush Development to offer Montessori for Dementia, Disability, and Aging. This AMI certificate course offers an innovative, person-centered approach that transforms dementia care. By creating thoughtfully prepared environments with memory supports and meaningful activities, this approach empowers individuals to care for themselves, connect with others, and actively participate in their community.

Enhancing Quality of Life

This approach focuses on what people can do. Activities, routines, and roles are tailored to each person, giving them purpose, meaning, and moments of joy every day.

What You’ll Learn

In this two-day workshop, participants will:

  • Explore person-centered care and Montessori community principles

  • Understand dementia-related disease processes

  • Learn how memory works and how to use cues, prompts, and templates

  • Design meaningful activities that enhance well-being

  • Practice communication techniques for people living with dementia

  • Create prepared environments and actionable strategies to foster culture change

Who Should Attend

Caregivers, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and anyone supporting or engaging with older adults who wants practical tools to enrich elders’ lives.

  • Join us for a two-day, on-site workshop at MINT in Dallas, TX!

    Offered perennially each spring and fall. Join our mailing list to be the first to know of course date announcements and when registration opens.

  • Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)

    Workshop Fee: $350

  • The textbook for this course is Montessori for Elder and Dementia Care, 2nd edition. It can be purchased in advance here.

    This book is required reading for the class. Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase and read it in advance. A limited number of copies will also be available for purchase at MINT on the first day of the workshop, if needed.

MINT Director of Operations, Mary Valdez

Get in Touch

Still have questions about this course? We’re here to help!

Reach out to our Director of Operations, Mary Valdez, for more information, guidance, or assistance planning your next steps toward enrollment.