Focused Reflection Reminiscence Group for Elders: Implementation and Evaluation

The majority of elders have at least one or more chronic conditions. Functional decline coupled with increased dependence can make elders more vulnerable to negative emotions. Reminiscence can be useful in maintaining a healthy psychological adaptation in the later years of life. This study examined...

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Published inJournal of applied gerontology Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 429 - 442
Main Authors Zauszniewski, Jaclene A., Eggenschwiler, Karen, Preechawong, Sunida, Chung, ChaeWeon, Airey, Tonya F., Wilke, Patricia A., Morris, Diana L., Roberts, Beverly L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications 01.12.2004
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Subjects
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Biological and medical sciences
Depression
Depression (Psychology)
Elderly
Emotions
Impulsiveness
Medical sciences
Medical treatment
Memory
Mental health care
Miscellaneous
Mood disorders
Nostalgia
Older people
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Well Being
older adults
reminiscence
negative emotions
Human
Mood disorder
Affect affectivity
Evaluation
Agitation
Program
Depression
Emotion emotionality
Medical screening
Care
Symptomatology
Chronic
Type
Efficiency
Test
Weekly
Functional dependence
Anxiety
Elderly
Community
Retirement
Public health
Adaptation
Psychological well being
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Summary:The majority of elders have at least one or more chronic conditions. Functional decline coupled with increased dependence can make elders more vulnerable to negative emotions. Reminiscence can be useful in maintaining a healthy psychological adaptation in the later years of life. This study examined the effectiveness of a specific type of reminiscence in reducing negative emotions in 32 elders residing in retirement communities. This type of reminiscence, called focused reflection, was organized into six weekly, 2-hour group sessions, each with a specific theme. Paired t tests suggested that the focused reflection program reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety but not those reflecting agitation. Overall, the participants gave high ratings to the program. Health care providers should develop focused reflection reminiscence programs to enhance the psychological well-being of elders. Further testing of the focused reflection in larger groups of elders is recommended.
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ISSN:0733-4648
1552-4523
DOI:10.1177/0733464804270852