Reminiscence Therapy and Dementia

clipped from www.cochrane.org Reminiscence Therapy (RT) involves the discussion of past activities, events and experiences with another person or group of people, usually with the aid of tangible prompts such as photographs, household and other familiar items from the past, music and archive sound recordings. Reminiscence groups typically involve group meetings in which participants are encouraged to talk about past events at least once a week. Life review typically involves individual sessions, in which the person is guided chronologically through life experiences, encouraged to evaluate them, and may produce a life story book. Family care-givers are increasingly involved in reminiscence therapy. Reminiscence therapy is one of the most popular psychosocial interventions in dementia care, and is highly rated by staff and participants. There is some evidence to suggest it is effective in improving mood in older people without dementia. Its effects on mood, cognition and well-being in dementia are less well understood

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reminiscence therapy

clipped from www.healthnewsdigest.com Memories are powerful--simply reflecting on a precious time with a loved one, a favorite song or a great vacation moment can bring on feelings of happiness, security and relaxation. there are important therapies that can help make Alzheimer's disease more manageable for both caregivers and their loved ones, and may improve their ability to retrieve long-lost memories. One of these--reminiscence therapy--involves using personal items such as old photos, home videos and music to rekindle their loved ones' memories from the past and create a sense of familiarity and safety. reminiscence therapy has been found to benefit those with Alzheimer's disease by stimulating mental activity, decreasing feelings of being alone, easing agitation and creating positive interactions studies have shown that cognition and mood among people with Alzheimer's disease improved within four to six weeks after beginning reminiscence therapy

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