Title |
Reminiscence therapy for dementia
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, April 2005
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd001120.pub2 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Bob Woods, Aimee E Spector, Catherine A Jones, Martin Orrell, Stephen P Davies |
Abstract |
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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