Written by an international Montessori and dementia expert, this indispensable guide to Montessori for elders makes it possible for any care provider to understand and implement this innovative approach to aging.
Jennifer Brush shows care communities how to create and sustain a team that integrates the Montessori philosophy throughout daily life and successfully promotes elders functional skills, independence, and identity. Based on her years as a researcher, clinician, and educator, Brush clearly explains the concepts behind this highly person-centered approach, how to create a prepared environment, and how to increase levels of life engagement for older adults.
Filled with helpful advice, forms, and ready-to-use activities, this thorough guide is essential in implementing the Montessori philosophy with elders or people living with dementia
Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC-SLP, is the Director of Brush Development, USA and the Program Director, Montessori Education for Dementia, St, Nicholas Montessori College, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland. Jennifer serves on the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Advisory Board for Montessori for Aging and Dementia and she is the only AMI Certified Trainer of Trainers for Montessori for Aging and Dementia in the US. Jennifer is the co-author of several nationally recognized books on dementia including Creative Connections in Dementia Care, Spaced Retrieval Step by Step and Environment and Communication Assessment Toolkit.
Understanding the particular needs of healthcare organizations and families engaged in dementia care she brings more than 20 years of experience as both a leading researcher and direct-care coach in this complex field. She is a nationally recognized speech-language pathologist known for her work in the areas of memory and environmental interventions for people with dementia. She has served as the principal investigator on applied research grants that examined issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS dementia, hearing impairment, dining, swallowing disorders, and the long-term care environment. Ms. Brush has served as Chair of the Professional Development Committee of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Gerontology Special Interest Division and on the Editorial Review Board of SpeechPathology.com.
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“Jennifer Brush has written the definitive guide on applying Montessori principles in elder care settings. Although the book speaks directly to those considering adopting or expanding this approach to life in their care communities, it is an equally important read for those interested more generally in evidenced-based, person-centered care. While the specific examples offered are first rate and easily implemented, even more compelling is the underlying philosophy described throughout the text. In every chapter, the reader is challenged to think about how to apply the principles to their own unique situations to meet a wide variety of needs. If you want your residents, families, and staff to be participating in purpose-driven, meaningful days, this is the book for you.” -- Bonnie Burman, ScD, President, The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health and former CEO, The Pioneer Network Published On: 2020-07-16
“Working with Jennifer was a game changer for our community. Her expertise, depth of knowledge, and graciousness guided us into the Montessori philosophy and has forever changed the way we support our elders living with dementia. This book is an exceptional resource to all who want to see elders living rich, meaningful, and purposeful lives.” -- Laura Roy, CEO, Lutheran Senior Life, Passavant Community Published On: 2020-07-16
“Montessori for Elder and Dementia Care is a roadmap for providing person-centered, meaningful engagement. It is a vital key to the implementation of Montessori and will move the senior care industry forward. Brush brings to the table years of research and confirmed failure-free techniques for creating culture change and improving the physical environment.” -- Lori Presser, CEAL, ACC, CDP, MDEC, volunteer board member of The Northeast Ohio Association of Activity Professionals and The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Published On: 2020-07-16
