The Reminiscence Skills Training Handbook

This handbook will not only help to promote reminiscence work but also enhance everyday communication between carers and older people. It provides valuable insights into the history and definition of reminiscence work, highlighting its importance to older individuals and their carers. Practical ideas and suggestions are included on how to use reminiscence in a beneficial and therapeutic way.

Key Features

• Information on the history and definition of reminiscence work;
• The value of the reminiscence experience to older people and their carers, as well as practical ideas and suggestions on how to use reminiscence in a beneficial and therapeutic way;
• How to set up, run and maintain group and individual reminiscence activities;
• Training points and training activities for each section to enhance understanding by making links with the personal experience of the reader;
• Emphasis on the role of reminiscence work in the social and emotional care of ethnic minority elders, people with dementia and older people who have been bereaved.

Additional Information

This handbook aims to promote reminiscence work, facilitating better communication between carers and older individuals.