Reminiscence Research Articles

The use of reminiscence in the prevention and treatment of depression in older people living in care homes

With a growing older population, and depression affecting a considerable proportion of care home residents, it is imperative that effective methods of treating depression in this population are found. Systematic reviews of research into reminiscence as a treatment for depression have produced contradictory results, partly due to the lack of a standardised approach to reminiscence in the original studies. A literature review was therefore carried out to answer the question: ‘What factors influence the effectiveness of reminiscence approaches in treating and preventing depression in residents of care homes for older people?’ Six electronic databases were searched using the terms ‘Reminiscence AND Depression’. After inclusion and exclusion criteria had been applied, a total of ten papers were critically appraised. Two of these were subsequently excluded due to serious weaknesses in methodology, leaving eight papers for analysis and synthesis. From these eight papers, five key themes were discerned, leading to insights into factors which assist and limit the effectiveness of reminiscence. These include the social aspects of reminiscence, together with opportunities for self-expression, sharing of emotions, and developing trusting relationships with group leaders. Reminiscence was found to be a particularly useful activity for care home residents because of combining a number of different benefits in one activity. However, a cautionary note is sounded about reminiscence work being undertaken by untrained staff who may have little appreciation of the dangers of reminiscing for some clients.

I remember that …’ Reminiscence groups with people with dementia

This paper describes a small scale group project developing and delivering reminiscence work with people with dementia and undertaken by social work students as part of their practice learning experiences. The potential for enhancing the student learning experience and additional benefits for staff and group participants are explored and the limitations of the study critiqued. Findings indicated that students and staff gain mutual benefits from such projects which also have the potential to create possibilities for the enhancement of service delivery. The project stemmed from a desire and objective to ensure the sustainability of reminiscence work as part of an earlier cross-European comparison of the use of volunteers in working with people with dementia. However, sustainability issues require careful planning and thought. The study highlights the need for the participation of all stakeholders, especially those who are marginalised, in developing and undertaking groupwork.

Bachelard et les philosophies de l’Orient

Although deeply rooted in its time, Bachelard's work dedicated to the Poetic allows many links with the religions of the Far East. Imaginary’s partition into a feminine side and a masculine side, first of all, is a reminiscence of the Yin and Yang of Taoism. But other concepts, such as the “ sentiment cosmique ” (cosmic feeling) – the sense of being one with the cosmos activated at the end of certain dreams, stimulated by the contact with certain elements – allow a parallel with the Buddhist’s Nirvana and the unity sought in the Tao. Is it necessary to interpret these similarities in terms of inspiration that Bachelard would have drawn from the most famous authors of oriental literature, since he was a reader as eclectic as bulimic, or should we see in this interpretation of the world, at least partially similar with the one of the great sages of the East, a very personal rediscover, inherent to his method, the phenomenology?

The research of 3R care to improve the life quality of patients with Alzheimer diease

Objective Index by neuropsychological assessment,systematic reviews Reminiscence,Reality Orientation,and Remotivation of the 3R care therapy to improve the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer's effects.Methods In this study,experimental study design,selected 34cases of Alzheimer's disease,neuropsychological indicators (MMSE,ADL,FAQ,NPI) of the baseline assessment,and then randomized to the control group received conventional therapy,the treatment group were 3R therapy treatment based on the use of the cognitive training.After training at the beginning of the implementation of the first 3 months,6 months,respectively,the experimental group and control group of patients and analysis of the assessment of the indicators.Results (1) 3R treatment group significantly increased viability (P＜ 0.01); (2) 3R improve social skills therapy group (P＜ 0.05); (3) 3R behaving aggressively treated group reduced the incidence (P＜ 0.01).Conclusions 3R treatment of Alzheimer's disease can effectively improve the daily living,social skills,improve quality of life for patients and caregivers. Key words: 3R care; Alzheimer's disease; Neuropsychological

Effect of reminiscence therapy on cognitive function of elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment

Objective To explore the effects of reminiscence therapy on cognitive function of elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Methods 40 elderly patients with MCI were randomly divided into test group (n=20) and control group (n=20). The control group was only given the general care; besides the general care, the test group was given reminiscence therapy for 4 months. The effects were evaluated with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) and Activities of Daily Living (ADL).Results After 4 months, there was significant difference between both groups in the scores of MMSE, MOCA and ADL (P 0.05). MOCA, ADL scores were significantly better than those before the intervention in the test group (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in MMSE scores compared with that before the intervention.Conclusions Reminiscence therapy could improve cognitive function of elderly patients with MCI. Key words: Mild cognitive impairment; Cognitive function; Elderly; Reminiscence therapy

Affect of 3R intensive nursing care for quality of life in Alzheimer patients

Objective To investigate the effect of 3R intensive nursing care for patients with Alzheimer Desease in cognitive function and quality of life.Methods Sixty-six of patients with AD in hospital were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group.Patients in control group just accepted general medical care.Pailents in experimental group accepted general medical care and 3R intensive training,Reminiscence,Reality and Remotivation.All patients were evaluated respectively with IADL,FIM,WAIS-RC and MMSE about life quality improvement.Results Scores of MMSE and WMS of patients in the control group reduced after 6months.which did not change in the experimental group.Scores of ADL and FIM of patients in the control group did not change,but which improved in the experimental group(P<0.05).Conclusions Three R intensive training can improve cognitive function of patients with AD and can be helpful for their activities of daily living,which may be an effective measure for prevention of the aggravation of the patients'symptom and improving of patients'qualities of life. Key words: Alzheimer Disease; Reality Orientation; Remotivation; Quality of life

Effectiveness of a structured education reminiscence-based programme for staff on the quality of life of residents with dementia in long-stay units: a study protocol for a cluster randomised trial.

BackgroundCurrent projections indicate that there will be a significant increase in the number of people with dementia in Ireland, from approximately 40,000 at present to 100,000 by 2036. Psychosocial interventions, such as reminiscence, have the potential to improve the quality of life of people with dementia. However, while reminiscence is used widely in dementia care, its impact on the quality of life of people with dementia remains largely undocumented and there is a need for a robust and fair assessment of its overall effectiveness. The DementiA education programme incorporating REminiscence for Staff study will evaluate the effectiveness of a structured reminiscence-based education programme for care staff on the quality of life of residents with dementia in long-stay units.Methods/DesignThe study is a two-group, single-blind cluster randomised trial conducted in public and private long-stay residential settings in Ireland. Randomisation to control and intervention is at the level of the long-stay residential unit. Sample size calculations suggest that 18 residential units each containing 17 people with dementia are required for randomisation to control and intervention groups to achieve power of at least 80% with alpha levels of 0.05. Each resident in the intervention group is linked with a nurse and care assistant who have taken the structured reminiscence-based education programme. Participants in the control group will receive usual care. The primary outcome is quality of life of residents as measured by the Quality of Life-AD instrument. Secondary outcomes include agitation, depression and carer burden. Blinded outcome assessment is undertaken at baseline and at 18-22 weeks post-randomisation.DiscussionTrials on reminiscence-based interventions for people with dementia have been scarce and the quality of the information arising from those that have been done has been undermined by methodological problems, particularly in relation to scale and scope. This trial is powered to deliver more credible and durable results. The trial may also convey process utility to a long-stay system in Ireland that has not been geared for education and training, especially in relation to dementia. The results of this trial are applicable to long-stay residential units in Ireland and internationally.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN99651465

ICT-based visual interventions addressing social isolation for the aged.

This paper describes an approach of "visual interventions" to address the effects of social isolation imposed by independent living on the aged. This approach might be effective in situations where it is not possible to provide enough human contact or interaction to stimulate and sustain a positive outlook by the aged person. Two ICT-based visual interventions using this approach are described: a virtual "picture album" concept which can serve as a basis for positive reminiscence, and a virtual "daily assistant" concept to provide advice and reminders on health aspects encountered during daily living. A methodological approach for validating these concepts is also described.

Understanding the idea of Homeschooling in terms of Autonomy and Publicity in education: In reminiscence of 'Ga-Hak(家學)'

Understanding the idea of Homeschooling in terms of Autonomy and Publicity in education: In reminiscence of 'Ga-Hak(家學)'

Late and Somewhere Firm: Notes on Stan Brakhage’s Vancouver Island Films

Bien qu’au cours des années 1990, Stan Brakhage fut de plus en plus préoccupé par la gravure sur pellicule, il réalisa aussi les remarquables films de photographie qui forment trois des quatre parties de la série connue sous le titre collectif « Vancouver Island Quartet ». Cet article se concentre sur A Child’s Garden and the Serious Sea et The Mammals of Victoria pour examiner le retour au paysage proclamé par Brakhage au début des années 1990. D’abord, l’auteur compare Visions in Mediation #2 : Mesa Verde, et sa projection d’intimations subjectives, à A Child’’s Garden et son projet de révélation de la première biographie de Marilyn Jull Brakhage en prenant comme sujet le jardin d’enfance de cette dernière. Puis, l’auteur compare ce film à The Mammals of Victoria, dont l’approche semble plus contemplative.

A Man of Many Parts: A Personal Reminiscence of Warren Horton

(2005). A Man of Many Parts: A Personal Reminiscence of Warren Horton. Australian Academic & Research Libraries: Vol. 36, Warren Horton 1938 - 2003, pp. 97-101.

Reminiscence of a teacher and a researcher

Reminiscence of a teacher and a researcher

10 Years of INCOSE: A Founder's Reminiscence

10 Years of INCOSE: A Founder's Reminiscence

Correction: ARLIS/NA at Twenty-five: A Reminiscence

Correction: ARLIS/NA at Twenty-five: A Reminiscence

ARLIS/NA at Twenty-five: A Reminiscence

ARLIS/NA at Twenty-five: A Reminiscence

?And now for something completely different? (the egyptologist and the cryptographer: A personal reminiscence)

?And now for something completely different? (the egyptologist and the cryptographer: A personal reminiscence)

Reminiscence therapy: A nursing intervention in the home care setting

This article presents a review of both theoretical and empirical literature regarding the use of remi niscence therapy as a health-promoting strategy. A conceptual framework is then developed that describes the phenomenon that recollection is an expansion of consciousness. The article con cludes with a discussion of how individual reminiscence therapy can be used in the home care setting to promote health in the elderly. Key words: remiraiscence, self-awareness, expansion of consciousness, health promotion, life review

Margery Perham and broadcasting: A personal reminiscence

Margery Perham and broadcasting: A personal reminiscence

Fifty years with scrapie: a personal reminiscence.

Fifty years with scrapie: a personal reminiscence.

George S. Counts as a Teacher: A Reminiscence

George S. Counts as a Teacher: A Reminiscence