Abstract
Enhancing quality of life for residents with advancing dementia remains one of the most significant problems of residential care. Nevertheless, there is growing recognition that when activities are appropriately adapted to individual interests and abilities, residents with dementia can enjoy sustained participation. One method that has seen considerable success in this regard is the Montessori method, introduced by Cameron Camp, and based on the work of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952). We recruited and trained 18 community volunteers to use a Montessori-based approach to visit residents in a secure dementia care unit. In this presentation, we describe the design and implementation of this volunteer visiting program and provide brief data-driven summaries of resident, volunteer, family, and staff input. We offer specific recommendations from our experience to those interested in developing similar Montessori-based initiatives in dementia care settings.
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