- Define reminiscence therapy 2. Develop a basic understanding of reminiscence therapy as a common nursing intervention for use with older adults. 3. Practice therapeutic communication techniques during a reminiscence interview.
DIRECTIONS: Goggle the word 'reminiscence". A excellent site from Texas A & M University System is http://fcs.tamu.edu. It provides many sample questions and a format to follow to complete your paper. Then read at least two additional articles on the subject of reminiscence, Conduct an interview with an older adult over age 60. This person may be a relative, friend, or a client. Begin by establishing rapport and trust with the person. Have them describe their current situation to you such as age, marital status. children, living arrangement, hobbies, activities, limitations, etc.
The, choose one or two topics to reminisce about with the person. They may be more verbal about some topics than others, so be sensitive to that and allow them to choose a reminiscence topic.
TOPIC EXAMPLES: Childhood - early family lifeMusic, dance Workshop Family traditions Best time of life tvlost important person in your life Greatest joy in lifeldols
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