This is a treatment / method which aims to achieve its therapeutic goals through reminiscence and memory of the past. This type of therapy can be conducted in a group or individualized. Commonly used materials include old photos, old tools / objects, old music, etc. Because people with dementia possess better memories of past incidents, reminiscence therapy can enhance their self-affirmation and self-confidence, and can encourage and support them as well as increasing and maintaining their communication ability.
Commonly used materials in general:
- Old photos or diagrams: childhood photos of the client, and photos of daily life, past Hong Kong, pop-stars, etc.
- Old tools and materials: old furniture, scented fans (檀島扇), bamboo baskets (竹簍), head clothes (頭巾), old perfumes (花露水), etc.
- Old music: old pop-songs, 任白戲寶, 新馬師曾, Chinese operas (京劇), etc.
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