A systematic review of dyadic approaches to reminiscence and life review among older adults.

CONCLUSIONS: This review provides initial understanding of the impact of life review and reminiscence when care recipients and caregivers participate in the intervention together. Future clinical studies on dyadic approaches to life review and reminiscence should provide clearer descriptions of their protocols, include more consistent measures (incorporating in-the-moment measures), and involve populations of healthy older adults and their partners as well as those with cognitive impairment. The inclusion of qualitative studies helps interpret the diverse results reported in the quantitative studies and highlights key themes related to participating in dyadic interventions.
PMID: 30596457 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 31, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ingersoll-Dayton B, Kropf N, Campbell R, Parker M Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research