From Chaos to Calm: How Montessori Principles Transform Dementia Care

Discover how Montessori principles bring independence, calm, and connection back into dementia care for patients, caregivers, and families.

Rev. Katie Norris is a Montessori dementia care specialist, chaplain, and founder of Creative Connections in Dementia Care, where she trains families and professionals to create purposeful, person-centered care. Inspired by caring for her mother with Lewy Body Dementia, Katie blends spiritual insight and practical design to help people live well at every stage.
Olivia Companion, CDP, CMDCP, is the founder of Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation and Support in Massachusetts. A certified dementia practitioner and Montessori dementia care professional, she teaches families, care teams, and even first responders how to connect with people living with cognitive change through empathy, structure, and meaningful activity.

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