The rise in average life expectancy is increasingly confronting more people with the diagnosis of dementia. This presents new challenges for both relatives and those affected. The degenerative disease requires understanding and patience, as the lives of individuals living with dementia are associated with a variety of complex and difficult challenges. This particularly affects those who are in loving or working relationships with them. Christian Hawellek and Ursula Becker describe how the video-based MarteMeo method can demonstrate concrete and appreciative options for action that help to shape everyday interactions with individuals affected by dementia in a respectful and dignified manner.