Reminiscence And Life Review Similarities

Improved Essays
Reminiscence and life review are often used interchangeably in literature. While they both have similarities, there are also differences. One similarity is that most people enjoy participating in both reminiscing and a life review. Both gives the participant the opportunity to share their stories and happy memories, especially those involving their children and grandchildren (Haber, 2006). An example of this would be that when the interview was complete R.C. happily noted that she enjoyed the process. Another similarity is that reminiscence occurs more frequently as a person ages. This coincides with the fact that as a person gets older they begin to go through their life review (Haber, 2006).
There are also some differences between a
…show more content…
One such goal and benefit of a life review is to feel whole as a person. To look back on one’s life and feel satisfaction and a completeness and as a result no longer fear death (The life review process, n.d.). On the other hand, if the participant does not feel like they have resolved everything, looking back via a life review may give that individual the closure they are looking for (The life review process, n.d.). One final benefit is the ability to leave a legacy. By sharing their story, the elderly may then impart some knowledge to the next generations (The life review process, …show more content…
would be ranked at a four. This is on a scale of zero to ten, with ten meaning the participant has reached ego integrity and zero meaning the participant is in despair. According to David Haber in his article Life review: Implementation, theory, research and therapy (2006), a life review “can help create an acceptance of one’s one and only life cycle with few or no regrets” (p. 157) and assist an individual in reaching ego integrity. On the other hand, “Those who are unable to accept and integrate their life experiences will be filled with despair” (Haber, 2006, p. 157). R.C. is rated toward the middle of the scale due to several things either noticed or said during the interview. R.C. blatantly said she was “not ready to go yet” in the middle of the conversation. It is the feelings of this interviewer that the participant might have, subconsciously, recognized what was occurring was actually a life review. R.C. also showed signs of remorse regarding her daughter’s failed marriages. With the little she shared it is unclear how much R.C. was involved in either of the marriages, but it seemed by the look on her face and the way she spoke that she felt responsible for her daughter’s actions. R.C. also expresses regret that she never moved back to her home town. On the other hand, R.C. showed great pride in

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    1. Discuss the role of exercise, nutrition, and religion in the physical and mental health of elderly adults. Discuss the lifestyle practices that people can do at this stage to help counter some of the more detrimental effects of aging. According to Berger, the United States has predicted that the number of elderly people in our country will double by the year 2050.…

    • 843 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    John Green once said “You don’t get to choose if you get hurt in this world…but you do have a say in who hurts you”. Emotions are a great factor in everyday life. One of the decision makers based on your mood. They are complex and intricate because it can hold a different meaning to someone else. It can help dictate which hobbies or interest you will enjoy.…

    • 1222 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    I agree, you truly get to know someone through reminiscing. One article I read described using the treatment with dementia patients. Through story-telling, a bond emerged between the staff and resident. Hearing about the past, allowed the nurse to behold the person in a new light.…

    • 114 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Dementia Care Model

    • 1054 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Practising to remember and remembering to practise: Reminiscence and Montessori principles in dementia care The challenges of dealing with complex issues surrounding dementia care are universal however with person-centred care the foundation of current care models, the quality of life for those people with dementia has been greatly improved (Roberts et al, 2015). The key to quality of life for dementia patients is engagement in the present, pleasure and self-worth. To that end, both reminiscence therapy and Montessori principles are being incorporated into dementia care models, however this is with varying degrees of success. Reminiscence is defined by Dempsey et al.…

    • 1054 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Reminiscence Of Birth

    • 282 Words
    • 2 Pages

    First and foremost, the reminiscence of Lori Porte. The question was posed, “what was your experience prior to giving birth?” Due to this being her first pregnancy she was entirely thorough in replying “I was immensely frightened and nervous.” Digging deeper into events prior she then added, “I remember driving to the hospital on June 26th, the day Jaden’s due date, In Marcels 1991 red extended cab Silverado to the Regina General Hospital. Due to overwhelming nerves and excitement I do not remember a large amount of the trip.”…

    • 282 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Sometimes in life, we take a moment, or a place, or even just a person for granted. But we need to learn how to embrace every experience fully and completely. Each day, then, is a journey in discovering the value of the things we take for granted. These experiences teach us how we ought to live in the future. However, we tend to realize this when it is too late, because not everything in life lasts forever.…

    • 2906 Words
    • 12 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    If I could get one “do-over” in life, it would probably be my sophomore and junior years of high school. I made plenty of mistakes during these years, but I would most likely redo them for the chance to improve my grades and tell myself to stop slacking when it came to school work. I wasn’t highly motivated to do anything with myself or my life during these two years, and I now regret that deeply. If I had focused more on my school work, it’s likely that I wouldn’t be nearly so stressed about scholarships and getting into the colleges and universities that would help greatly to improve my chances at life. A do-over would allow me to show my true potential through my grades, and not just the minimum of what I made myself do.…

    • 210 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In “Alzheimer’s” by Kelly Cherry, it makes me feel sad because a man is reverting back to his childhood and slowly losing memories of his own. The man still lives in his home and has someone to take care of him. Most people may call him “crazy”, but inside of him is a man who is reliving who he once was. Some people, like a relative, can try help him with his condition and will accept him for who he is. In “Mother of the Groom” by Seamus Heaney, it both a happy and sad story.…

    • 161 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Aging And Memory

    • 765 Words
    • 4 Pages

    The Cognitive Processes of Aging and Memory Casey Imelio Sitting with my grandfather just today, it was clear to me that since being at college I had not noticed how much he had aged within the last two years. He forgot minimal details, such as my major and what truck I drove (which for him is surprising). While at the time being enrolled in both a Gerontology course and this Perception and Cognition course it was cool to see how I could put these details together and get a better understanding of what he and millions of other aging people were going through. Forgetting may be a normal part of growing older, but each individual has a different level of memory as they age…

    • 765 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    A Life Fable Comparison

    • 204 Words
    • 1 Pages

    from Boy's Life and Emancipation: A Life Fable has a similar theme because both of the stories are saying that the world is out there waiting for the people to go on adventures. Both of the stories are about the world being out there for you and just chill out but sometimes you have to do some work and then summer is waiting for you and it has just begun.…

    • 204 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Theme Of Recalled To Life

    • 1088 Words
    • 4 Pages

    “Recalled to life” are the words from the character of Mr. Lorry in Charles Dickens’ a Tale of Two Cities when he reads the message brought to him by Jerry, the messenger of the bank where Mr. Lorry is employed. Many critics have said the book is mainly about sacrificial love, but forget that the book is also about new beginnings and chances. The book is filled with struggles the characters must face in order to achieve their overall goal. The phrase “recalled to life” becomes a distinctive motif throughout the novel. It is demonstrated through the lives of the characters because Dickens gives each of the characters a new meaning or a second chance in their lives by fighting for something they believe in.…

    • 1088 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Did you know people have died from nostalgia? In 1688 people were dying of homesickness. Doctors treated nostalgia like they were treating rheumatism. Everything changed in 19 centuries when the government acted to the current rampant outbreak of nostalgia and started encouraging people to be emotionally stronger. Nowadays, people see homesickness as not a big deal.…

    • 1066 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    By being an older adult many stories are held in memories. When people become older adults they have different aspects about life. They also have different views on parenting roles, grand-parenting roles, sibling ties, friendships, health changes, and physical changes. Aging happens the moment we are born. Our lives are spent to age day to day.…

    • 1786 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Examples Of Nostalgia

    • 1204 Words
    • 5 Pages

    A sudden Nostalgia in a Yoga class. We, human beings, tend to build intimate and emotional connections towards various things we encounter or have and places that we visit. If, ever, our relationships with these things or places come to an end; we may well mourn their absence or go through an experience of remembrance. This emotional an existential remembrance could include the past; our past experiences, incidents we got through, actions, places we have been to and people we met. Despite the fact that some experiences could be annoyingly unpleasant or painful, yet we still remember them.…

    • 1204 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Looking back on my life I can honestly say I have been blessed with a “Precious” and sometimes “wild” life; there has been drama, regret, trials, and tribulations, there have also been many moments I will forever cherish. Life has not always played out the way I thought it would, not all my dreams have come true, some of the people I once cherished have moved from this world to the next, some of the choices I have been regrettable and for that, I have paid the price. The days spent with my best friend talking about everything and nothing will always keep him in my heart; losing my friend was something I never thought would happen, but I guess that is just the price of war. Although he has been gone for years now, sometimes it seems like the…

    • 798 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays