I Remember When: Activity Ideas to Help People Reminisce - Softcover

Roberts, Bruce B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0943873177 ISBN 13: 9780943873176

Publisher: Elder Books, 2000

Synopsis

I Remember When presents dozens of activities which help people reminisce and tell stories about their lives. The authors emphasize using the senses when reminiscing with people with dementia. One section describes an activity called Bring-A-Thing which is a lot like Show and Tell where people bring an item to the discussion such as a recipe or a piece of jewelry which helps trigger memories. Particularly useful are the numerous, easy-to-use conversation starters which can be used in groups or between individuals. In the book, the authors have gathered together the best ideas related to reminiscing and storytelling from the best experts in the world. Everything in I Remember When is based on research, and has been field-tested in urban, surburban and rural communities, in business organizations, with board members of national corporations, shurch and synagogue groups, and many other groups. The book is based on the authors' 20+ years of research which suggests that when people reminisce, they have a better sense of wellbeing, greater feelings of community, and an important awareness of their useful contributions to others.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Howard Thorsheim Ph.D., LP., and Dr. Bruce Roberts, Ph.D. are experts in the field of reminiscing amd the health benefits of story-sharing. In addition to presenting their work on empowerment, reminiscing, storytelling, and leadership at conferences around the world, they have published numerous journal articles and book chapters. Their book I Remember When is dedicated to Dr. Robert Butler, who pioneered work in reminiscing and life review.

Review:

I Remember When is a very valuable reminiscence resource guide aimed at a diverse audience ranging from active seniors ready to write life stories on the Internet to those facilitating storytelling by nursing home residents. -- Ellen Bouchard Ryan, Ph.D. Professor of Gerontology, McMaster Univ, Hamilton, Ontario

Reminiscence therapy is used by a variety of disciplines, and this how-to manual should be helpful to all. An especially important focus on the senses is particularly helpful in group work with frail elders. . . I highly recommend this manual as a resource. -- Irene Burnside, R.N., PhD. Professor Emerita, San Jose State University, CA

This book makes a major contribution toward helping people use the reminiscence process. The ideas are innovative and provide new approaches to a popular activity. -- Dr. Barbara Haight, R.N.C., Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Med Univ., of SC

About this edition

• Publisher: Elder Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0943873177
• ISBN 13: 9780943873176
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170