- Reduces anxiety
- Reduces repetitive questioning
- Reduces constant request for attention
- Increases self esteem
- A sense of accomplishment & contribution
- Reduces depression
- Eliminates boredom
- Increases motor skills
- Stimulates all senses
- Increase in socialization
- Increase in family interaction
What are the benefits of Montessori activities?
Montessori uses activities as tools that help create the bridge to reconnect to people who may seem unreachable. Using these activities, Montessori programming gives seniors the opportunity to use their hands and their five senses to activate and stimulate their minds. Being able to focus on the task at hand and to experience success again helps people with memory loss feel more secure and confident and less angry and frustrated. The Montessori Method focuses on the use of remaining strengths and abilities. This positive approach to dementia care is a source of creativity and comfort to people both with dementia and caregivers alike.
A Montessori approach is most effective when incorporated in all areas of life. The goal is to engage each resident in meaningful moments that add purpose to their lives with the feeling of contribution to their community. This would be an individual process according to each person’s level of interest, skills, needs and abilities.