With the help of the RSV, patient-caregiver dyads in session one narrow the focus to a time period in the patients' life that could be adequately represented in one tangible project (e.g., scrapbook, cookbook, audiotapes) to represent the patient's values and achievements in life. The RSV and dyad actively brainstormed ways to portray the life story; then the RSV helped the dyad narrow the focus to one meaningful project, directing the dyad to the LIFE Participant Notebook for tips in project construction. The dyad was asked to gather all necessary materials (such as pictures, recipes, stories from other family members) and actively work on completing a portion of the project between each session with the RSV.