10/10/2026
🌿 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN🌱
MONTESSORI FOR ELDER CARE, DEMENTIA CARE & DISABILITY SUPPORT
Promoting dignity, independence, meaningful engagement, and quality of life at every stage of life. ❤️
The Vietnam Montessori Education Research and Development Institute (VMERDI) is pleased to announce a specialized training course on applying Montessori principles to the care and support of older adults, people living with dementia, and people with disabilities.
Montessori is not limited to early childhood education. Its person-centered principles can also be applied in care settings to recognize each individual's abilities, respect personal choices, encourage independence, and support meaningful participation in everyday life.
🌟 FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: ANNE KELLY
Anne Kelly
Director, Montessori Consulting – Australia
Anne Kelly is an experienced specialist with 45 years of expertise in dementia care across residential care facilities and community settings, alongside 16 years of professional experience in Montessori for older adults.
She holds a postgraduate qualification in Dementia Management and has expertise in workplace training and assessment.
She is also recognized for her pioneering role in establishing a Montessori-based aged care center in Japan, helping bring Montessori principles into practical applications for older adults in an international care setting.
✨ WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS COURSE
- Understand the foundational principles of Montessori and their application in elder care, dementia care, and disability support.
- Explore how to create supportive environments and meaningful activities tailored to each individual's needs, interests, skills, and abilities.
- Learn about person-centered approaches that promote dignity, choice, independence, and quality of life.
- Gain insights from international professional experience.
Participate in a visit to a model environment demonstrating the application of Montessori principles in elder care in Vietnam.
📌 COURSE INFORMATION
📅 Dates: November 30 – December 2, 2026
📍 Venue: Hanoi Hotel, D8 Giang Vo, Hanoi, Vietnam
💰 Tuition Fee: VND 13,500,000
🎓 Certificate: Participants who successfully fulfill all course requirements will receive a certificate of course completion issued by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Caregivers and professionals working in aged care facilities.
Individuals who wish to better understand how to support their aging parents.
- Managers and staff working in elder care, dementia care, and disability support services.
- Anyone interested in learning about and applying Montessori principles in care settings.
🌱 Montessori is about seeing the person, not just the condition.
Through this course, VMERDI aims to promote a more respectful, supportive, and empowering approach to care—one that recognizes each person's abilities and creates opportunities for meaningful participation and continued independence.