This three day program focuses on Hearthstone’s I’m Still Here™ Montessori-Based Activity Program (MAP)™, an innovative method of working with older adults living with cognitive impairments based on the educational philosophies of famed childhood educator, Maria Montessori.

This methodology has been researched for over 15 years and has been shown to increase levels of engagement and participation in activities of persons living with dementia. Participants in this course will learn the basic principles of this methodology, along with ideas on how to adapt this training to meet the needs of their clients and facilities.

Presenter: Mike Skrajner, Director of Research and Development at Hearthstone and co-developper of the Montessori-based approach.

Intended Audience: any person who provides care or companionship for persons with memory impairment including: Activity Professionals, CNAs, Social Workers, Physical/Occupational Therapists, and Facility Administrators.

The seminar on Day One provides an overview for administrators, supervisors, and others who do not need instruction on implementation. All three days of training would be beneficial for direct care workers. CEs and certificates of completion are available, please contact us for more details.

Fees:    
March 5, 2012    Overview Seminar                          $100
March 6, 2012    Montessori One Day Workshop      $200
March 7, 2012    Site visit to Hearthstone                 $500

Schedule

Day One – Seminar
50 Participant Limit

8:00-8:30 am         Registration/ Breakfast
8:30-8:45 am         Introduction/Overview
8:45-9:15 am         The I'm Still Here Philosophy
9:15-9:45 am         Understanding Dementia
10:00-12:00 pm     Memory and Reading Ability
1:00-2:15 pm         Introduction to Montessori- Based Activity Programming (MAP)
2:30-4:00 pm         MAP Principles
4:00-4:30 pm         Q & A

Day Two – Workshop
50 Participant Limit
Prerequisite: Seminar (Day One)

8:00-8:30 am         Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:15 am         Review of Day One
9:15-10:00 am       Evaluation Tools
10:15-12:00 pm     Discussion and Creation of Large Group Montessori Activities
1:00-2:30 pm         Montessori Role Play
2:45 -3:30 pm        Action Planning for Montessori  Programming
3:30-4:00 pm         Conclusion and Q & A

Day Three -- Site Visit
Facilitator: Hearthstone Staff
7 Participant Limit - Prerequisite: Seminar
(Day One) and Workshop (Day Two)

10:00 am—3:00 pm
This visit to a Hearthstone residence will feature multiple opportunities for hands-on experience with Montessori Programming in use. Throughout the visit attendees will be invited to observe and participate in various activities with Hearthstone residents, facilitated by the Program Director. Participants will also meet with Dr. Zeisel and receive a signed copy of his book.