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Center for Applied Research in Dementia Presents Credential

BILLINGS, Mont. (Oct. 19, 2021) – Westpark Village, a premier senior living community managed by The Goodman Group, received the Bronze Level designation as a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® Credentialed Community from the Center for Applied Research in Dementia. Achieving this credential demonstrates that the community has established outstanding efforts to improve the quality of life for memory care residents through the values and principles embodied in the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle approach of care.

“To earn an award at this level requires the unwavering commitment of each team member in our community,” said Executive Director Megan Brinton. “We are excited to receive the Bronze Level designation and I’m grateful for every individual that helped in this continuous journey of improving quality care.”

Westpark Village’s Pearls of Life® memory care neighborhood offers Montessori Inspired Lifestyle, a positive approach to providing care for adults living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This approach of care is based on the methods of Maria Montessori, as adapted for adults by Dr. Cameron Camp, founder of the Center for Applied Research in Dementia. Dr. Camp is the innovator and founder of the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle approach to dementia care. This approach allows residents to focus on their individual strengths and engage in meaningful activities to stimulate the mind and improve overall quality of life.

For more information on the credentialing process, please visit https://www.cen4ard.com/mil-credentialed-communities/.

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