September 2025 -- SPIN MEETING

Date:  September 22, 2025

Time:  3:00 - 5:00 PM

Host:  Miramont Pointe -- 11520 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015

Speaker: Kim Koppert is the Life Enrichment Director at Miramont Pointe 

Speaker Bio:

Kim Koppert is the Life Enrichment Director at Miramont Pointe in Clackamas, Oregon where she specializes in creating engaging and stimulating activities for older adults. With over twenty-five years of experience, Kim is passionate about promoting physical, cognitive, and social well-being through tailored programs. She is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive community for residents. 

Miramont Pointe’s Pearls of Life memory care offers Montessori Inspired Lifestyle, a positive approach to providing care for adults living with dementia or Alzheimer’s.  Based on the methods of Maria Montessori and a adapted for adults by Dr. Cameron Camp, founder of the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, this approach of care allows residents to focus on their individual strengths and engage in meaningful activities.

Miramont Pointe has been awarded the Silver Level designation as a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle Credentialed Community from the Center for Applied Research in Dementia.

Outside of work, she enjoys writing, travelling and reading. Kim is always eager to explore new ways to enhance the quality of life for the residents she serves.

Title:

“The Montessori Approach”

Kim's lecture will explores how The Goodman Group has adapted the Montessori method—traditionally used in early childhood education—to support seniors, particularly those living with dementia. Attendees will learn about the core principles of the Montessori philosophy, such as purposeful activity, choice, independence, and respect, and how these are thoughtfully applied in senior living environments.

The session will highlight real-life examples of how Montessori-inspired programming enhances quality of life by promoting engagement, dignity, and a sense of purpose. Through hands-on materials, structured routines, and personalized activities, residents are empowered to reconnect with meaningful roles and contribute to their communities. The Goodman Group’s implementation showcases how this innovative approach can transform care giving practices and foster a more inclusive, person-centered culture.