The Therapeutic Values of the Programme “Remembering Yesterday, Caring for Today” in Dementia Care
The Therapeutic Values of the Programme “Remembering Yesterday, Caring for Today” in Dementia Care
Author(s): Agnieszka A. Sikora-BalickaSubject(s): Neuropsychology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; creative reminiscence in dementia care; dementia/non-pharmacological therapy; life history; Remembering Yesterday; Caring for Today;
Summary/Abstract: This article describes the therapeutic values of the project “Remembering Yesterday, Caring in Dementia Care” for people living with dementia. Project was established with European Reminiscence Network partners in the European Union, which also operates in the USA, Canada, Latin America, Australia and India. The programme is based on the use of creative reminiscence and interpersonal interaction in reminiscence work to “[…] rediscover and celebrate one’s individuality and social identity”. (European Reminiscence). It can help to alleviate loneliness and/or social isolation, improve health and well-being and, in a broader perspective, “make […] their lives […] despite old age and, often with disabilities, a dignified and valuable phase of life”. (Zych, 2005, p. 53).
Journal: Labor et Educatio
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 9
- Page Range: 29-41
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English