Using the Montessori method for elder care treatment

Using the Montessori method for elder care treatment
Using the Montessori method for elder care treatment

Using the Montessori method for elder care treatment

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As our lifespans increase, so our needs increase for additional and special care, particularly for various forms of dementia. The effects of dementia on both patients and caregivers can be frustrating and overwhelming. Aging and education experts Tom and Karen Brenner have just published the book You Say Goodbye and We Say Hello: The Montessori Method for Positive Dementia Care. The book offers strategies for families and caregivers to engage and connect with those suffering from dementia. Photo: Flickr/bestcare22192