BACKGROUND Reminiscence is the systematic use of memories and recollections to strengthen self-identity and self-worth. The study aim was to investigate the consequences for nursing home residents and staff of integrating reminiscence into daily nursing care. METHODS In this randomised study, ten nursing homes were matched into two groups on the basis of location, type and size. In the period...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate peer support and reminiscence therapy, separately and together, in comparison with usual care for people with dementia and their family carers. DESIGN Factorial pragmatic randomised trial, analysed by treatment allocated, was used for this study. SETTING The trial ran in Community settings in England. PARTICIPANTS People with dementia ...

Dementia is a progressive disorder that impacts several cognitive functions. However, some aspects of cognitive function are preserved until late in the disease and can therefore be the targets of specific interventions. Available studies suggest that reminiscence therapy can improve mood and some cognitive abilities in the Alzheimer patients. This mini review was written to give the informatio...

Note: This article, expressing the thoughts of Gail S. Fidler, was being developed jointly by Mrs. Fidler and Nedra P. Gillette at the time of Mrs. Fidler’s death, April 26, 2005. It was completed using notes recorded during an extensive interview and reminiscence session the 2nd week in February. Fidler, G. S., Gillette, N. P. (2005). A firm persuasion in our work—Passion and perseverance. Ame...

In this paper we present the reminiscence process in a prototype memory support tool for persons with mild dementia. The purpose is to promote autonomy for persons with mild dementia by supporting actualization and maintenance of episodic memories, and real-time access to a context-annotated life log. The main research challenges are defined with a user scenario, Suitable reminiscence methods a...

Introduction Apathy is a prevalent neuropsychiatric symptom for older adults residing in aged care. Left untreated, apathy has been associated with accelerated cognitive decline and increased risk of mortality. Reminiscence therapy commonly used care demonstrated to reduce apathy. Traditional methods reminiscence use physical objects more recently technology including tablets laptop computers h...