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Montessori and Elder Care

Montessori and Elder Care

By Mj Carnaje

Montessori and Elder Care


Education has improved the quality of living and the ability of individuals to perform and contribute to society all over the world. In the past years we have seen new trends and developments that aid in the learning process not only for young students, but also in learners of all ages. Yet one strategy has stood the test of time as one of the most effective teaching approaches since its introduction, the Montessori method.


cropped view of senior woman playing with puzzles



A New Beginning


Italy’s first female doctor was named Maria Montessori. Back in 1907, she opened a school called ‘Casa dei Bambini’, translated as the ‘Children’s House’. Here she planned to provide education to the poor and low-income children residing in the city of Rome. But the good doctor veered away from the usual traditional teaching methods. Instead, she focused on the needs of the children themselves, and there she started to test her own child-centered educational theories in the classroom.


With a new approach focused on engaging activities and hands-on materials, Dr. Montessori discovered that these children previously though to be ‘unteachable’, were now eager and enjoying to learn.


A Worldwide Movement


Taking from the lessons of Maria Montessori, academic institutions all over the world adapted the Montesspri method of teaching. Today, schools and universities in many countries use the same strategies and approaches to teach students and make learning more engaging and meaningful.


Classrooms have been transformed into active learning centers. Students have been allowed to freely express themselves and be independent. As a proven theory, the Montessori method has created a positive and nurturing environment for learners for decades.


The Montessori Method used in Elder Care


Caring for the elderly has traditionally been a passive exercise. Monitoring and maintenance were the primary methods used to ensure the basic safety and health of elderly patients. But with the inclusion of the Montessori method in geriatric care, a whole new world of possibilities opens up that enable loved ones to become more pro-active and engaged.


Hands-on activities such as painting and puzzles enhance motor functions and memory. Exercise and the use of video games stimulate moods and create positive energy. Gardening and playing musical instruments help achieve a sense of purpose and fulfillment. With this approach, we add quality to time and enjoyment in the lives of the patients.


Adding joy and purpose to elderly care produces a positive environment for everyone.

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