Reminiscence Work with Old People

ISBN-13: 9780412580703 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 148 str.

Clare Gillies; Anne James; Anne James

Opis

Long-term memory endures and short-term memory becomes tenuous in old age. We are our memories. Linking an old person to their experience has been shown to reaffirm 'the self'. If this is done skillfully, sensitively and without intrusion, the benefits are twofold. First, and most important, the old person becomes less anxious, cut off and confused and, in linking to the past, is more able to participate in the present. Second, it may only be possible for those who care for confused old people to understand their worries and pre-occupations if their past lives are known and respected. These experienced authors in reminiscence work provide a detailed, practical guide that is filled with anecdotes and information. The contents cover; the definition of old age; reminiscence work using oral history and group work; communication; reminiscence work projects; building resource banks and cultural information. Reminiscence work is practised by many social and health care disciplines, for example, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, residential care workers and volunteers.

Spis treści

1. Defining old age.- 2. Reminiscence work and oral history.- 3. Communicating with old people.- 4. Reminiscence with groups.- 5. Life reviews and life history books.- 6. Reminiscence work projects.- 7. Building a resource bank.- 8. Cultural information, dates and events 1900–1990.- Events index.