PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   Have you wondered what the Montessori philosophy is and how it applies to older adults with dementia? In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Brush, MA, CCC-SLP, the director of the only approved Association Montessori International training center for Montessori and dementia in the U.S., about how to apply the Montessori philosophy to person-centered interventions for people living with dementia. How are we doing? Click here to give us feedback (02:44) Key Learning Points (04:06) Montessori with Older Adults (07:16) Experience Implementing Montessori(08:50) Montessori for Aging and Dementia(11:41) Principle: The Prepared Environment(13:03) Principle: Freedom of Movement(14:36) Principle: Hands-on Activity(16:27) Principle: Intrinsic Motivation(18:30) Principle: Concentration(20:20) Principle: Independence(22:50) Principle: Mixed Abilities of Individuals(25:03) Principle: Individualized Engagement(26:28) Principle: Observation(28:09) Principle: Grace and Courtesy(29:36) Implementation in a Care Community(33:35) Engaging Care Community Staff(37:27) Independence Within the Community(39:03) Example of a Prepared Space(42:01) Visualizing a Community That Integrates Montessori(47:16) Supporting Individuals’ Roles(51:42) Selecting and Organizing Supplies(53:52) Benefits for Older Adults(54:41) Person-Centered Care(55:59) Communication with Team Members(58:53) Example(01:00:38) Recommendations(01:02:14) Conclusion  The content for this course was created by Jennifer Brush, MA/CCC-SLP. This course was reviewed by Relias staff writer Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP. Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:  Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.  Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.    Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Resources  Association Montessori Internationale: https://montessoridementia.org