This webinar covers important aspects of working constructively with people who have dementia, not simply correcting behavioral and emotional issues that stem from the disease. Such care involves greater awareness of a client’s history and personality, strategies for communicating with and motivating clients, working with family members, and managing caregiver stress. At Memory Therapeutics, our fundamental purpose is to maintain and improve client function, thus increasing the amount of time clients can stay in their own homes and experience greater quality of life. We accomplish this goal by intervening beyond basic assistance with ADLs, and by facilitating activities that further engage clients, both mentally and physically. The focus is on each client as an individual, not simply another person with dementia. In addition to increased mental and physical function, a primary objective of these interventions is to empower clients with a greater sense of dignity and meaningful purpose. This webinar will also discusses the effects of dementia and strategies for care that are culturally, environmentally, and historically aware with regard to the individual contexts of the client.