The Creation of a Montessori Based Activity: A Memory Book
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
12-4-2022 10:00 AM
End Date
12-4-2022 11:30 AM
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
H. Shen Chiou
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
The purpose of this study was to examine how a dementia friendly memory book following Montessori-based principles is created. Research participants included 17 undergraduate students and 12 interviewees. Undergraduate students selected a timeline based on the common age for individuals with dementia, took steps to create a memory book based on Montessori-based principles, conducted interviews to ensure accuracy of memory book, and compiled feedback from the interviews to modify content. The result was a memory book that was meant to facilitate meaningful and engaging conversations for individuals with dementia.
The Creation of a Montessori Based Activity: A Memory Book
CSU Ballroom
The purpose of this study was to examine how a dementia friendly memory book following Montessori-based principles is created. Research participants included 17 undergraduate students and 12 interviewees. Undergraduate students selected a timeline based on the common age for individuals with dementia, took steps to create a memory book based on Montessori-based principles, conducted interviews to ensure accuracy of memory book, and compiled feedback from the interviews to modify content. The result was a memory book that was meant to facilitate meaningful and engaging conversations for individuals with dementia.
Recommended Citation
Fronk, Alexis; Elizabeth Chua; Courtney Warren; and Julia Swanson. "The Creation of a Montessori Based Activity: A Memory Book." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 12, 2022.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2022/poster-session-01/21
