Reminiscence: Uncovering a Lifetime of Memories FROM THE PUBLISHER
Older adults get in touch with things that were important to them through reminiscence. The process of reviewing memories helps validate who they are and builds their sense of identity. At a time in their lives when older adults may feel most vulnerable, isolated or lonely, reminiscing and memory-sharing helps restore confidence and self-esteem and acknowledges their contribution to life. In this way, reminiscence can improve mental, emotional and sometimes physical well-being. Older adults have a powerful resource in reminiscence and this book shows how you can help them utilize this resource.
Reminiscence: Uncovering a Lifetime of Memories is an essential guidebook for anyone who has contact with older adults -- family, friends, clergy, volunteers, social workers and health care workers. The book is suitable for use in the home, hospital or day-care situation.
Contents include:
Using Reminiscence
Themes and Ideas for Reminiscence
Memory Makers and How to Use Them
Reminiscing through the Decades
Reminiscing with Activities
Resources for Reminiscence
About the Author:
Psychologist Carmel Sheridan is the author of the award winning book Failure-Free Activities for the Alzheimer's Patient. She has worked in nursing homes and hospitals developing and researching therapeutic approaches with the elderly. As coordinator of reminiscing and memory games, Ms. Sheridan helped plan the programs for Oakland's first Alzheimer's day-care center. She has taught college and community courses on aging and has directed workshops on reminiscing both in the U.S. and Europe.
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