Meaningful engagement goes beyond simply keeping someone busy. It is about creating opportunities for purpose, connection, and enjoyment throughout the dementia journey. Activities that reflect a person's interests, abilities, and life experiences can help support emotional well-being while strengthening relationships between the person living with dementia and their care partners.

This session explores the principles of meaningful engagement and introduces practical strategies for creating activities that are enjoyable, achievable, and tailored to the individual. You'll learn how to draw on long-term memories, incorporate the five senses into everyday interactions, and adapt activities as dementia progresses. The session also highlights the importance of balancing self-care, productivity, and leisure to support overall quality of life.

By focusing on the person rather than the disease, meaningful engagement can help foster connection, encourage participation, and create positive shared experiences that continue to enrich daily life.

Get the most out of this session by downloading the accompanying Session Companion Guide to follow along, record notes, and revisit key concepts whenever you need them.