In this paper, I will talk about my experiences with the elderly and the use of reminiscence and some the difficulties I have encountered in providing nursing care for individuals from an entirely different background from my own. I will also discuss my thoughts and feelings after I have viewed the video, I will state what practice changes I would incorporate after viewing this video.
Initial reaction to the video
My initial response to the story, Tuesday with Morrie by Mitch Albom, is that it made me realize the meaning of living a full purpose life and not giving up when dangerous predicaments happen to you. Even though the professor is diagnosed with an ALS disease and is going to die, he still believes in the beauty of life. According to him, life is meant to be full of happiness. He recognizes the purpose of giving love because to him; love is what makes us have joy and a meaning to life.
Experience with the elderly on the use of reminiscence …show more content…
Most of the old people consider reminiscence as therapeutic way that is used to gain a sense of worth. However, reminiscing in the elderly is sometimes considered a bore by the people around them, and for a reason, they usually don't like to talk about their past events. Reminiscence in the elderly is done during periods of stress and transitions, and it a tool of adapting to the present (Haron, Sabri, & Jamil, 2014).
Difficulties I have encountered in providing nursing care for individuals from an entirely different background from my own
The problems that I have encountered while in the provision of nursing care to persons who are from a completely different background is failing to know their perception of touch which is usually used routinely in nursing care.
Practice changes I would incorporate after viewing the
Initial reaction to the video
My initial response to the story, Tuesday with Morrie by Mitch Albom, is that it made me realize the meaning of living a full purpose life and not giving up when dangerous predicaments happen to you. Even though the professor is diagnosed with an ALS disease and is going to die, he still believes in the beauty of life. According to him, life is meant to be full of happiness. He recognizes the purpose of giving love because to him; love is what makes us have joy and a meaning to life.
Experience with the elderly on the use of reminiscence …show more content…
Most of the old people consider reminiscence as therapeutic way that is used to gain a sense of worth. However, reminiscing in the elderly is sometimes considered a bore by the people around them, and for a reason, they usually don't like to talk about their past events. Reminiscence in the elderly is done during periods of stress and transitions, and it a tool of adapting to the present (Haron, Sabri, & Jamil, 2014).
Difficulties I have encountered in providing nursing care for individuals from an entirely different background from my own
The problems that I have encountered while in the provision of nursing care to persons who are from a completely different background is failing to know their perception of touch which is usually used routinely in nursing care.
Practice changes I would incorporate after viewing the