Reminiscence/Life Story

  • The deep roots of folklore and superstition

    Esme Moniz-Cook and Alec Gill argue that traditional superstitions – often unknown to young care staff – can sometimes be the root cause of “problem” behaviour in people with dementia. Author/s: Esme Moniz-Cook, Alec Gill For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if…...

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  • This is your life

    Life story work is not just compiling a life story book, but an ongoing process with rewards for all involved, writes Charlie Murphy. Author/s: Charlie Murphy For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Celebrating reminiscence

    Pam Schweitzer reports from the first European conference on reminiscence, hosted by Age Exchange. Author/s: Pam Schweitzer For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Reminiscence

    Reviewing a wide range of reminiscence materials and literature, Faith Gibson urges more research into the theory and practice of this work with older people with dementia. Author/s: Faith Gibson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • Haggis, horseshoes and having fun

    Scots and Irish customs, the roaring twenties, romance, Cockney London – all these and more have provided themes for stimulating activities and fun, writes Christine Bleathman. Author/s: Christine Bleathman For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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  • The challenge of sharing meaning in reminiscence

    Memory and language skills are often compromised in people with dementia, yet reminiscence sessions rely on both. Carol Thorne considers the challenges of sharing meaning in reminiscence work and how to overcome them People living with dementia may have difficulty with memory and communication, yet reminiscence relies precisely on those two factors. My question is:…...

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