Mealtimes
Choose foods, set the table, or help with simple preparation.
Life enrichment · Montessori-inspired care
Purposeful everyday care.
At Olympia Senior Care, Montessori is more than an activity. It is a guiding principle of our dementia and Alzheimer's care.
We focus on what each resident can do, encouraging independence, choice, purpose and dignity while providing support when needed.
What it looks like
Montessori in daily life.
Everyday routines become opportunities for meaningful participation.
Personal care
Participate in dressing and grooming.
Household tasks
Fold towels, sort laundry, or organize familiar items.
Gardening
Plant, water, and care for flowers and herbs.
Music & memories
Enjoy favorite songs, photographs, and familiar conversations.
Movement
Add safe walking and movement to the daily routine.
Creative expression
Explore art, crafts, flowers, and other hands-on activities.
Join in the fun
Personalized activities.
Resident activities are designed around each resident's interests and current abilities. We never stop looking for ways to support each resident's need for love, security, purpose and expression. Here are seven simple ways we bring Montessori-based activities into the day.
1
Cognitive skills
Trivia and conversation about current events for residents who enjoy a challenge, and simple puzzles or tasks that stimulate the mind for those living with more advanced dementia.
2
Life skills
We plan activities around each resident's skills, history and background. Someone who worked on a farm or in a garden might sort or plant seeds, which can bring back fond memories.
3
Movement
Purposeful movement through a full range of motion, like picking apples or flowers or placing flowers in a vase, with slow, deep breaths.
4
Sensory
Activities that engage smell, taste and touch: scented candles, identifying fruits by taste or texture, and recognizing familiar objects by touch.
5
Music
Listening to music, naming songs, and singing or dancing together. It can be deeply rewarding, and it gives residents a real sense of connection.
6
Art
Painting or drawing in a simple, calm setting, or working on a group project, so residents can express themselves and enjoy the process.
7
Socialization
Mealtimes are a chance to connect. Residents help set the table or prepare a favorite dish, and conversation over the meal builds a sense of belonging.
We prioritize meaningful connections with our residents and their families, and an environment that supports each resident's physical and emotional well-being, so they can thrive in mind, body, and spirit.
Life at Olympia Senior Care
A day in our home.
Morning
Breakfast together
Breakfast around the dining table. Residents are welcome to choose their food, set the table, or help with simple preparation.
Mid-morning
Garden and activities
Planting and watering the raised beds, time on the covered deck, or puzzles and music chosen for the person.
Midday
A home-cooked lunch
Fresh meals from a six-week menu reviewed by a registered dietitian, with special diets made exactly as the doctor orders.
Late afternoon
Something calm and familiar
Late afternoon can be hard for someone living with dementia, so we fill it with familiar things: music, family photographs, a short walk, a snack.
Evening and overnight
Peaceful nights
A caregiver is awake and on duty all night, so nobody waits for help.
Every week
Something to look forward to
Sunday tea and Thursday happy hour, birthdays, a family dinner every quarter, and a weekly wellness update for your family.
Why Montessori matters
With them, not for them.
We don't simply do things for our residents. We look for opportunities to do things with them.
Activities are adapted to each person's abilities, helping residents experience purpose, accomplishment, connection, and dignity.
At Olympia Senior Care, Montessori isn't just what we do. It's how we care.
Where Your Loved One Matters Most.