Artfully Engaging People with Dementia: How to Support Art and Leisure Activities Using Montessori and Behaviorally-Based Approaches

Presenters:

Jenna Sant-Wing, MA, BCBA, CMDCP, has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2016 and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional since 2024. Jenna is the Western Regional Director for Visions LLC, an agency that provides positive behavior support-based consultation services for older adults with dementia in addition to other populations.

Madeline Rogers-Barajas, MA, BCBA, CMDCP, holds a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2023. She is also a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional since 2024. Maddy works with Visions LLC, supporting individuals and families using positive behavior supports.

Intended Audience: 

This presentation is intended for general interest but may be most valuable for anyone who cares about, or for, a person with dementia, including paid and non-paid caregivers, loved ones, activity directors and community providers. It is also appropriate for educators or students in the field of gerontology, social work or applied behavior analysis (with interest in behavior gerontology). 

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