The Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle®, developed by the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, is a highly innovative approach to dementia care that focuses on identifying individuals’ strengths and creating opportunities for interaction, engagement, and purpose. By training assisted living staff in this approach, this project is transforming partner facilities into person-centered environments. In addition, this project is supporting dementia-friendly communities in partnership with the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative through multi-sector community dementia education, resource sharing, and training in Montessori/person-centered approaches.
