Evaluation Planning Implementation Individualized goal planning Real-life tasks broke down into practice-able steps Training is structured through motor learning principles: Examiner and caregiver rating of performance Compensatory modifications built into practice sequences:   a)   environmental modification a)  repetitive, blocked practice b)   cognitive strategies b)  frequent verbal praise c)   task modification c)  errorless learning   d) contextually-appropriate environment with real life tools. Maintenance of therapeutic relationship throughout each phase

Table 1: Overview of the STOMP* Intervention Model, *STOMP=Skill-building through Task-Oriented Motor Practice .Therein, the purpose of our study was to pilot the STOMP intervention model in a sample of people with mild to moderate dementia with three specific objectives. The first objective was to examine the effectiveness of the STOMP intervention to improve daily life skills, as measured by the examiner and as perceived by the caregiver: a) immediately post-intervention, and b) at a 90 day follow-up. Second, we wanted to assess tolerance for a mass practice dosage schedule as measured by negative neurobehavioral responses and qualitative comments that might indicate stress. Finally, we sought to examine change in caregiver burden after participation in the STOMP intervention.

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