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Greetings!
As summer begins and we open windows and spend more time outside, remember to enjoy the moments in your day. These may be moments of connection with another person, some calm in a busy day, or just taking a breath (either with or without mask). Acknowledge the events of the past year and what we've all endured, take pride in the accomplishment of arriving to this moment, and find peace in the present. This month's principle, slowing down, encourages us to be present, with ourselves and for those in our care.
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This Month’s Key Montessori Principle Is
“Match your speed to theirs. Slow Down!”
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We may often feel that something can be done faster or better if we just do it ourselves. But doing so can deprive someone in our care, with or without dementia, of dignity, autonomy, and the sense of accomplishment in doing a task on their own. When we are willing to slow down, we may discover that someone is actually capable of more than we thought. Resist the urge to get more done in less time, and allow someone else to move at their own pace as they engage with the environment.
This will also help build a relationship. Think of a time when someone was teaching you a new technology or skill? If they speak quickly and jump to the next part before you're ready, you likely felt frustrated or anxious. Now imagine how someone with dementia will begin to feel about a care partner that always rushes them or doesn't let them try to take care of themselves. In the words of Maya Angelou, "...people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Dr. Camp discusses slowing down when communicating or demonstrating activities with persons with dementia in the video below.
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These events are open to the public. Internal training sessions for communities and companies are also available. Reach out to joe.caracci@cen4ard.com to discuss training opportunities for your team.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
2:00-3:00pm EST
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Discover the many applications of Principle 6: Slow Down for both residents and staff in this month's 2021 Dementia Series webinar with Gary Johnson and Cameron Camp.
"These have been great webinars. Highly recommend the series."
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
1:00-3:00pm EST
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ON SALE NOW - only $25 (50% off)
2 CEUs approved for select professions
The importance of communication cannot be overstated when we have people depending on the care we provide. In the Huddles Deep Dive webinar, you'll learn to help your team communicate critical information more effectively, by applying Montessori principles.
Catch the full Montessori for Leadership Series starting again in August 2021, including the 6-hour Leadership Bootcamp and 2-hour Learning Circles and Appreciative Inquiry deep dive webinars.
Register for the Huddles Deep Dive webinar on July 13th, or any of our upcoming leadership training events, at
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Our Director of Research, Cameron Camp, has been making appearances in the media for years, and we have been compiling those interviews on the new Media page at cen4ard.com. Discover podcasts and articles there, then explore the rest of our website where you'll find Covid support and activity ideas on our Free Resources page, or browse for activity manuals and other books in our Online shop.
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Dr. Camp discussed the development of the Montessori method as an intervention for people with dementia when he joined Hahn Brown last month on her podcast. Listen to the interview or read the transcript on the show page at
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Congratulations!
Montessori Inspired Lifestyle®
Credentialed Communities
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Please join us in congratulating these exceptional residential communities, who have earned new credentials in their Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® journey, and are raising the bar for person-centered care.
Click the name of each community to visit their website.
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New Credentialed Community
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New Credentialed Community
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Coming Soon!
Person-Centered Montessori Assessment SystemTM
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A better way to uncover an individual's preserved abilities, create a more person-centered care plan, and create opportunities for persons with dementia and related disorders is almost here!
Person-Centered Montessori Assessment SystemTM
Arriving Summer 2021
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Have you applied any of our suggestions and discovered a better way to serve persons living with dementia? Let us share your story and support the memory care revolution. Contact us at info@cen4ard.com and let us inspire more people to improve memory care together.
Be well and take care,
The team at Center for Applied Research in Dementia
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