Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ, pronounced plee-ay) is a program that improves quality of life for people living with dementia and helps care partners manage stress. PLIÉ combines training procedural ("muscle") memory for basic daily movements with present-moment body awareness and social connection through group movement. We have found that PLIÉ has physical, cognitive, social, and emotional benefits in people with cognitive decline or dementia in community, adult day, and nursing home settings. We are currently studying implementation of a PLIÉ staff training program in VA nursing homes.