The students will be introduced to the theoretical background and practical applications of guided reminiscence and become motivated to use it in their work to support and help elderly people. Upon completion of the course, students will identify various approaches to using the method and understand their significance They will have command of various ways to trigger memory and to guide the process. They will know how to supervise elderly people in empowering reminiscence, and in so doing consider the special demands illnesses present in the process.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- The concept of reminiscence, the history of its use and various applications to elderly care
- Constructive and therapeutic nature of memories
- Remembering as a creative activity
- Roles of the supervisor/counsellor
- Activating, supporting and promoting the memory of an elderly person/group
- Methods for triggering reminiscence
- Demands set by various clients/groups (people with dementia, depressed elderly people)
- Environments that support and trigger remembering
- Connection between reminiscence and creative activity
(1 cr of R & D)
Recommended or Required Reading
- Bonart J.(ed). 1991. Reminiscence Reviewed. Open University Press. Buckingham.
- Gibson F. 2006. Reminescence and Recall: A Guide to Good Practice. AGE books. (assigned parts)
- Hohenthal-Antin L. 2009. Muistot näkyviksi. Muistelutyön menetelmiä ja merkityksiä. Ps-kustannus.
- Reinikainen P. 2007. Elämänkaarikirjoitus ja ihmisen vuoden ajat.(assigned parts)
- Current articles and material for triggering memory
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Exam
- Supervision of a reminiscence group and seminar completed during practical training KFG11BE014 (numerical assessment, exam+ seminar 1-5)
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in the lectures and exercises
- Report
- Participation in the seminar (assessment 1-5)