How Can Montessori Methods Help Alzheimer’s Patients?

Here's an interesting article from Alzheimers.net on ways of stimulating memory and a sense of accomplishment in Alzheimer's patients. It's probably intuitive when we're intereacting with our own parents; I know some of the best talks my mom and I had in her last years involved simply sharing memories of our best years. And just talking about the good old days with elderly friends is a wonderful way to connect with them, and have a great time doing so.

But this piece is sparking some new ideas for visiting elderly people with dementia. Maybe it will do the same for you!

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