After years of working with people with dementia, the one approach that seemed to work consistently, that had the most success, offered the clearest benefits and brought out the most looks of sheer joy and satisfaction from the clients was the Montessori approach. Further study and research confirmed what had been seen in practice, using Montessori techniques was shown to be a highly successful me
thod for achieving positive results. The biggest stumbling block in implementing these techniques was the lack of availability of appropriate activities and tools. While many can be put together from readily available items (and we strongly encourage that), sometimes it is easier, and the results better, to purchase them professionally made. All of our products have been designed around the Montessori principles. They are free of unnecessary markings to avoid distraction, they are adult activities and not childish. Activities are designed to help the client move from the concrete to more abstract, and as the disease progresses they offer familiarity as the same activity can often be used in a different way.
