The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of a group reminiscence on the psychological components of the senile dementia. Sixteen pairs of patients (one reminiscence group and one hobby group) were matched with respect to education, age, and...
The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of a group reminiscence on the psychological components of the senile dementia. Sixteen pairs of patients (one reminiscence group and one hobby group) were matched with respect to education, age, and severity of dementia. Their psychological components were assessed with the Geriatric Depression Scale, and the Self-Esteem Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale. As a result, depression of the reminiscence group was reduced compared with hobby group, but self-esteem and life satisfaction of the reminiscence group was increased. This probably reflects the positive effects of the reminiscence therapy on senile dementia`s psychological components.