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 by Dr. Cameron Camp and his staff, 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.
Intended Audience: any professional who provides care for persons with memory impairment including: Activities Professionals, CNAs, Social Workers, 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 2, 2010    Overview Seminar                          $200
March 3, 2010    Montessori One Day Workshop      $300
March 4, 2010    Site visit to Hearthstone                 $500

Dr. Cameron Camp is the Director of Research and Product Development at Hearthstone Alzheimer Care. Formerly of Myers Research Institute, his work has focused on the development of applied research in gerontology

Dr. John Zeisel is the Founder and President of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care. His recent book, “I’m Still Here” presents a groundbreaking approach to dementia care that reveals how to use art, music, and other non-pharmacologic approaches to improve the lives of persons living with memory impairment.

Schedule
March 2 – Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Cameron J. Camp
100 Participant Limit

8:00-8:30 am         Registration/ Breakfast
8:30-8:45 am         Introduction/Overview
8:45-9:15 am         The Importance of Activities
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)
2:30-3:00 pm         Review of Evaluation Tools
3:00-4:00 pm         Developing materials for MAP
4:00-4:30 pm         Q & A

March 3 – Workshop
Instructor: Dr. Cameron J. Camp
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       Montessori Role Play
10:15-12:00 pm     Discussion and Creation of Large Group Montessori Activities
1:00-1:30 pm         Reconstructing Activities to be  Montessori-Based
1:30-2:30 pm         Action Planning for Montessori  Programming
2:45-4:00 pm         Conclusion and Q & A

March 4: Site Visit
Facilitator: Hearthstone Staff
15 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 forhands-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 have lunch with Dr. Zeisel and receive a signed copy of his book.

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