Abstract
Objective To create life story book with Chinese characteristics for senile dementia patients and to provide basis for subsequent life intervention. Methods Literature reviewing, patient interviewing (4 patients aged from 75 to 90 years old, with mild or moderate dementia were interviewed) and expert consulting were applied to establish the content, structure, form and usage of the life story book of Chinese senile dementia patients. Results Based on the common experience of Chinese old adults who were born during the age of 1920' s to 1950' s and the theme of life span, life story book for dementia patients. The Shining Days was created. Conclusions It is feasible to create life story books with Chinese characteristics for individuals with dementia by literature reviewing, patient interviewing and expert consulting. Key words: Senile dementia; Life story book; Psychotherapy
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