Using Montessori to Increase Engagement in Life
Using Montessori to Increase Engagement in Life
Recorded on: 12/11/2018
Hear from Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC/SLP, an award-winning Dementia Educator, author and consultant. Passionate about enriching the lives of people with dementia, Jennifer is on a mission to put the focus of care on the person’s preferences, interests and abilities. She has combined Dr. Montessori’s philosophy of learning and living with what we know about aging and dementia care best practices. It is not a technique, task or intervention. It’s a way of living one’s life to the fullest extent possible.
Montessori Philosophy:
Respect the person
Create a prepared environment
Observe in order to learn about the person
Encourage independence
Provide meaningful work
Remember that learning and engagement can occur anywhere
Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC/SLP
Executive Director
Brush Development Company
Jennifer Brush, is an award-winning Dementia Educator, author and consultant. Passionate about enriching the lives of people with dementia, Jennifer is on a mission to put the focus of care on the person’s preferences, interests and abilities.
With her 25 years of industry experience, including leading countless live national and international trainings, facilitating ground-breaking research, and managing innovative person-centered projects for the Ohio Council for Cognitive Health, Jennifer flawlessly bridges the gap between care communities and the individuals they serve. Jennifer serves on the Association Montessori International (AMI) Advisory Board for Montessori for Aging and Dementia and as the Program Director for The National Center for Montessori and Aging at Crossway Community. She is the only AMI Certified Educator for Montessori for Aging and Dementia in the US.
Jennifer is the author of 5 nationally recognized books on dementia including the silver-medal winning Creative Connections in Dementia Care and I Care, the gold-medal winning work that also received a 5-star rating as a Reader Favorite.
Charles de Vilmorin
CEO
Linked Senior
Charles de Vilmorin is the co-founder and CEO of Linked Senior, a resident engagement platform for senior care. He has more than 9 years of experience in the healthcare and long-term care field. He is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Validation Method Worker.
