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AMI Talks - A Dignity-Centred Approach: Montessori Principles for Dementia and Ageing

Join us on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, for a 75-minute AMI Talk session with Anne Kelly and Julia Ballesteros on A Dignity-Centred Approach: Montessori Principles for Dementia and Ageing.

Montessori Philosophy as a Framework for Dignified Accompaniment in Ageing

Introduction Ageing is an inherent process of the human condition that accompanies living beings from their origin to the end of life. It does not constitute an isolated event nor a stage disconnected from development, but rather a vital continuity in which fundamental human needs are expressed, tran...
Transforming Engagement: Understanding the Intent Behind Montessori Materials
Transforming Engagement: Understanding the Intent Behind Montessori Materials
Montessori materials serve as purposeful tools designed to facilitate learning while promoting holistic development that respects the dignity and capabilities o...
Julia Ballesteros Sentíes | 9 April 2025
Reading time: 2 minutes
Transformando la Participación: Entendiendo la Intención Detrás de los Materiales Montessori
Transformando la Participación: Entendiendo la Intención Detrás de los Materiales Montessori
Los materiales Montessori sirven como herramientas con propósito diseñadas para facilitar el aprendizaje mientras promueven un desarrollo holístico que respeta ...
Julia Ballesteros Sentíes | 8 April 2025
Reading time: 3 minutes
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