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A Montessori-Based Approach for Aging and Dementia

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1.  Benefits of the Montessori approach include all but which of the following? Increased social engagement Enhanced attention, improved affect, and decreased agitation Increased staff turnover Improved self-feeding

2.  Which of these is shown to be a benefit of the Montessori approach with individuals with late stage dementia? Increased active engagement, pleasurable affect, less anxiety Increased engagement and carryover of functional tasks Reduced behaviors and improved language All of the above

3.  In which way(s) does the Montessori Approach align with person-centered care? Both emphasize respect Both emphasize dignity Both emphasize independence All of the above

4.  Which of these is NOT a fundamental principle of the Montessori Approach? Using everyday materials Using past experiences & preferences Making the tasks complex Matching interests and skills

5.  Which of the following are primary considerations when adapting activities for residents with dementia? Response time Quality of work Communication ability All of the above

6.  Which of these is not a step of creating Montessori activities? Evaluate Question why the person living with dementia is behaving in certain ways or demonstrating behaviors Create Present

7.  Which of these is NOT one of the five domains of function addressed by Montessori activities? Sensory stimulation Crafting Cognitive stimulation Life skills

8.  Which of these statements is TRUE regarding the Montessori Approach to dementia care? Montessori activities are generally complicated and contrived. Montessori activities must always be performed in a group setting. Montessori practices simplify tasks, provide immediate feedback, and promote individualized supervision and learning. Montessori activities can only be performed by the activities department.

9.  All of the following are Montessori principles, EXCEPT: Use of novel and unfamiliar materials Providing a meaningful activity based on remaining skills Demonstrating how to complete the activity Breaking the activity down into steps

10.  Which of the following statements about Montessori activities is FALSE? When presenting an activity, it is important to demonstrate the activity step-by-step using as few words as possible and then suggesting the person try the activity. If materials in the Montessori activity are used inappropriately, even if engagement is strong, you need to stop the activity and redirect the individual. If an individual loses interest in an activity, you should start working on the activity yourself and then hand it back. If that fails, offer the person another choice of activity. Montessori activities are considered to be ‘self-correcting’, because they provide clues to let an individual know if a task has been successfully completed.