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REMINISCENCE

 

fReminiscence is reflection or remembrance of an individual’s past. Most older adults can benefit from reminiscing, especially those with Alzheimer’s Disease.The benefits of reminiscence are endless but some of the major benefits include:

  • Increased quality of life
  • Enhanced self-esteem
  • Enhanced cognitive function
  • Increased emotional  well-being
  • Promotion of self
  • Increased socialization & communication
  • Resolution of conflicts or unfinished business

 

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Reminiscence Activity Ideas

  • Creative-Expressive activities
  • Small group discussions
  • One to One discussions
  • Family/nostalgic videos
  • Scrapbook
  • Shadow box
  • Bulletin board
  • Family tree
  • Autobiography
  • Videography
  • Personalized timelines
  • Create a cookbook
  • Family photos or memorabilia

Introduction to Reminiscence Inservice - 50% OFF

This 60 minute introductory inservice is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of Reminiscence as utilized with older adults and elders. This inservice comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, inservice sign in sheet, flyer to announce the inservice, an interactive exercise, and an inservice evaluation form. Participants will be able to:
       
*define Reminiscence.
*state at least 5 benefits of Reminiscence.
*name at least 5 Reminiscence activities.

 

50% price cut ONLY $7 (reg $14) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

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