An Intergenerational Program for Persons with Dementia Using Montessori Methods.

Camp, Cameron J.; Judge, Katherine S.; Bye, Carol A.; Fox, Kathleen M.; Bowden, Jay; Bell, Michael; Valencic, Kristin; Mattern, Jeanne M.

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ERIC Number: EJ563680

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Publication Date: 1997

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An Intergenerational Program for Persons with Dementia Using Montessori Methods.

Camp, Cameron J.; Judge, Katherine S.; Bye, Carol A.; Fox, Kathleen M.; Bowden, Jay; Bell, Michael; Valencic, Kristin; Mattern, Jeanne M.

Gerontologist, v37 n5 p688-92 Oct 1997

Reports on a program that brought together older adults (n=12) with dementia and preschool children (n=14) in one-on-one interactions, using Montessori activities. Experience indicates that older adults with dementia can still serve as effective mentors and teachers to children in an appropriately structured setting. (RJM)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Alzheimers Disease, Education, Individualized Instruction, Intergenerational Programs, Mentors, Montessori Method, Older Adults, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Program Descriptions

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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