Creative Connections in Dementia Care® 101

Course Summary

This course teaches the principles of trauma-informed Montessori based dementia care.

Course Curriculum

Introduction
3 Lessons
- Welcome
  Start
- Person Centered Care
  Start
- From a Person with Dementia: Why "Care Partner?"
  Start
Dementia & Memory
2 Lessons
- What is Dementia & Memory?
  Start
- "Stages" of Dementia
  Start
Who is Dr. Maria Montessori?
1 Lesson
- The Life of Dr. Montessori
  Start
Why Montessori for Dementia
2 Lessons
- Core Principles
  Start
- Montessori for Life
  Start
Montessori Dementia Principles
8 Lessons
- Creative Connections in Dementia Care® Program
  Start
- Know the Person
  Start
- Choice
  Start
- Meaningful Engagement
  Start
- Role vs. Activity
  Start
- Prepared Environment
  Start
- Environmental Press
  Start
- Task Breakdown
  Start
Behaviors & Communication
5 Lessons
- What are Responsive Behaviors?
  Start
- Conversation & Communication
  Start
- Follow Their Reality
  Start
- Providing Choice
  Start
- Communication Examples
  Start
Activities: Meaningful Engagement
6 Lessons
- Activities Resolve Behaviors and Create Joy
  Start
- Why Activities Work
  Start
- Montessori Activities Principles
  Start
- Spackle Art with Bob
  Start
- How Activities Help Care Partners
  Start
- Watercolor Painting Example with Katie's dad
  Start
IRL: Real Stories of Montessori Care
5 Lessons
- IRL: Grace's Agitation Resolved
  Start
- IRL: Bathing Refusal
  Start
- IRL: Maintaining Carol's Role
  Start
- IRL: Waking in the Night
  Start
- IRL: A Montessori Memory Care Community: Lutheran Senior Life, Passavant
  Start

Rev. Katie Norris

Katie has been a Montessori dementia care specialist for 15 years, as well as a family dementia care partner for both of her parents. She provides Montessori dementia care education to care communities, home health agencies, and family care partners through online and in-person courses. She educates the public through her work on social media.

Katie is the primary author of Creative Connections in Dementia Care®️, and is a former trainer for the Association Montessori International (AMI) program. Rev. Katie served on the board for Kendal at Home and the board of East Bay Montessori School. She has also worked as a hospice and hospital chaplain.

AMI Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Aging Practitioner
Center for Applied Research in Dementia Montessori-Based Dementia Programming®️ Courses
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

John Smith

Developer

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

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