If you are having a challenging time engaging your loved ones with dementia, Laurie Bowen shares many Montessori examples of what you can do to assist your loved ones to reconnect with something they know and love that may have gone dormant. The stories of clients and families with whom she has worked will inspire you to explore what you can do to help your loved ones.
To contact Laurie, visit her website at creativeartsforlife.ca.
ABOUT LAURIE BOWEN
Arts For Life, is the private practice of Laurie Bowen, who holds a Masters Degree from Wayne State University, in Social Work and is a Social Worker in good standing with the College and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Laurie also holds an honours B.A. in Drama In Education as well as a teaching degree in Dramatic Arts and is a Certified Addiction Counsellor. Laurie is certified in Montessori Methods for Alzheimer’s and Dementia, developed by Maria Montessori, the first female physician in Italy, and adapted for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia by Dr. Camp. Click for more information. In 2013, Laurie became a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and is available to facilitate your group laugh-a-thon! “Get Moving and Stay Moving” with Laurie’s newest program which is Dance Parkinsons (and other motions disorders). Stay tuned for a pilot class starting in May for Mental Health Week.
Laurie is also a musician, song writer, author and gifted speaker and is available to provide inspiration and motivation presentations to your group.
