I Remember When: Activity Ideas to Help People Reminisce
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (781 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0943873177 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 170 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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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.. Particularly useful are the numerous, easy-to-use conversation starters which can be used in groups or between individuals. 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. 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. I Remember When presents dozens of activities which help people reminisce and tell stories about their lives. In the book, the authors have gathered together the best ideas
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. Robert Butler, who pioneered work in reminiscing and life review. Dr. .
The ideas are innovative and provide new approaches to a popular activity. An especially important focus on the senses is particularly helpful in group work with frail eldersI highly recommend this manual as a resource. -- Irene Burnside, R.N., PhD. Professor of Gerontology, McMaster Univ, Hamilton, OntarioReminiscence therapy is used by a variety of disciplines, and this how-to manual should be helpful to all. -- Ellen Bouchard Ryan, Ph.D. -- Dr. Barbara Haight, R.N.C., Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Med Univ.,
The Power and Empowerment of Reminiscence C.Nathan DeWall What an articulate, inclusive, and ground-breaking source is I Remember When! I gained insight into the benefits of effective communication skills and learned more about aging and story-sharing. I was also made aware of the the health benefits of reminiscing.. LAUNA STOUT- Children'sBooks.BellaOnline said Make people happy through remembering their lives.. Working with the elderly and learning how to take care of them to enhance their quality of life is very important to me. To learn new techniques in gerontology and to be able to put them in practice is fulfilling and I always hope that people will treat my mo