Dementia is highly prevalent in nursing homes due to the older patient population. Because of this prevalence and possible debilitating effects to residents daily lives, proper intervention and treatment should be determined to increase resident quality of life. Pharmacologic intervention can be beneficial but has led to an increase in the amount of daily medications residents are taking that may not be completely necessary. With polypharmacy being a necessary factor to consider, nonpharmacologic interventions are imperative to effectively manage dementia. Nonpharmacologic interventions can increase the resident’s quality of life through feelings of safety, inclusion, and independence to care for oneself. These interventions can include participation in activities and encouraging social interaction. Activities can include physical activity, reminiscence, music therapy, as well as promoting as much independence as possible. These interventions, as well as getting to know the resident and their routines, can decrease symptoms of dementia such as aggression and agitation towards the caregiver. An individualized approach to managing dementia will promote quality of life for the resident.