Event Title
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 Major
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
H. Shen Chiou
Mentor's Department
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
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
