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"We Need to Talk" - All About Reminiscence Therapy

Posted On: 21 July, 2017

For thousands of years, people have shared stories around the campfire, the hearth, and the kitchen table. We human beings are practically pre-programmed to enjoy telling and sharing our stories. Taken in its simplest form, Reminiscence Therapy (or RT) is recalling and discussing the people, places, and events that shaped us. More than merely retelling the same old story, however, Reminiscence Therapy delves deeper and is used as a therapeutic tool that improves mood, reduces the use of pharmacological interventions, and improves quality of life. Plus, it’s fun!

Reminiscence Therapy in Action in Senior Living and Nursing Homes

Posted On: 10 July, 2017

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Reminiscence Therapy increases happiness and satisfaction with life, as evidence from LifeBio's study with Iowa State University proved. LifeBio also increases feelings of purpose and meaning. Interestingly, a recent Harvard study found that increased purpose reduces hospitalizations. Lessening loneliness also has major health benefits.

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"We Need to Talk" - All About Reminiscence Therapy

Reminiscence Therapy in Action in Senior Living and Nursing Homes