Read below for general information about each program.
LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM Through self-directed online training, Life Engagement professionals learn to support (from a distance) resident-driven, book-based activities, using Reading2Connect materials and Montessori principles—promoting meaningful socialization with minimal staff intervention.
Lifetime training access is included with program purchase; no subscription required.
Our certified course is approved by the "National Certification Council for Activity Professionals" NCCAP for 3 CEUs.
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Library employees and volunteers access targeted training to engage older adults—especially those with dementia—using accessible reading materials suited for use in libraries, at home, or in care communities.
Lifetime training access is included with program purchase; no subscription required.
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COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM: AAAs, Adult Day Services, Memory Cafés, Senior Centers
Employees/volunteers learn to apply Montessori principles to enrich social engagement among older adults. Training equips them to use Reading2Connect books as tools for fostering personal expression and spontaneous conversation—independent of staff direction.
Lifetime training access is included with program purchase; no subscription required.
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Reading2Connect helps community organizations—such as places of worship, museums, and hospitals—become more inclusive and accessible to older adults with aging-related challenges.
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Employee/volunteer training based on Montessori principles
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Customized, age/dementia-friendly reading materials that reflect each organization’s unique identity and offerings
Speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists learn to incorporate adapted reading into therapy to support a range of medically-justifiable, CMS-approved goals. This self-directed online training equips clinicians to expand their cognitive-communication caseload—particularly with clients living with dementia—using specialized books, evidence-based strategies, and sample documentation.
Lifetime training access is included with program purchase; no subscription required.
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Family members, companions, and nursing assistants gain tools to enrich one-on-one time with adults experiencing cognitive changes. The program includes age/dementia-friendly books, video books, and a 30-minute training video, teaching mindful techniques that support imagination, authentic communication, and a sense of independence.
Lifetime training access is included with program purchase; no subscription required.
Click here for Care Partner Program details.
