Fit Minds assists in reducing elder abuse by giving caregivers the necessary training and tools to provide cognitive stimulation therapy sessions within a home or community setting. All aspects of the programs are focused on facilitating meaningful and positive engagement with the individual with dementia. The Fit Minds programs reduce difficult behaviour by reducing feelings of boredom, loneliness and frustration and increasing opportunities for positive interactions between the caregiver and the individual with dementia. By reducing caregiver stress levels, improving emotional health of caregivers and reducing the boredom, loneliness and frustration of the individual with dementia, the Fit Minds programs are able to reduce the risk of abuse for individuals with dementia.