The Use Of Positive Reminiscence Therapy In The Elderly With Cognitive Impairment

Enhancement of quality of life in older people through positive reminiscence intervention: a pilot study

“…This study suggests that positive reminiscence therapy (REMPOS) can significantly improve general cognitive function, decrease depressive symptoms, increase the recall of positive specific memories, and increase life satisfaction in older people with Alzheimer's Disease, MCI and healthy aging, adding evidence to the effectiveness of REMPOS in older adults (Villasán, 2017;Villasán, 2020). Although there were improvements in life satisfaction, these were not statistically significant for the experimental healthy aging group.…”

“…As expected, all experimental groups (AD, MCI, and HA), show a significant increase in positive autobiographical memory recall. While reminiscence was considered as a possible sign of dysfunction and / or deterioration when it occurred at the end of life, it is currently considered to have adaptive functions, serving as a positive predictor of mental health in the elderly (Afonso et al, 2011;Afonso y Bueno, 2010;Bohlmeijer et al, 2003;Cappeliez y O'Rourke, 2006;Gil et al, 2022;Villasán, 2019;Villasán, 2020). An intervention based on reminiscence therapy is associated with a statistically significant increase in the general cognitive level, a decrease in depressive symptomatology, an increase in life satisfaction and a greater evocation of specific positive and negative memories, such as specifically developed.…”

“…NPTs are described as non-chemical therapies that are theoretically based, focalized and replicable, carried out with the patient or caregiver (Bravo-Benítez & Navarro-González, 2018), and are potentially capable of obtaining significant benefits (Carballo-García et al, 2013). In this sense, many studies support the use of reminiscence narratives (evocation of memories) as they are beneficial and adequate for older stages in life, and can be used for personalized cognitive stimulation, especially when they focus on remembering positive things from their past with the goal to increase the quality of life in old age (Salazar-Villanea, 2007;Terrero, 2016;Villasán, 2020).…”

“…The evidence shows that reminiscence therapy interventions have become one of the most impactful non-pharmacological therapies in recent years with supporting evidence on its efficacy in the elderly (Afonso et al, 2011;González-Arévalo, 2015;Kirk et al, 2019;Rodrigues, 2017;Terrero, 2016). Although more research is needed to support its efficacy and effectiveness (Villasán, 2020). Therefore, one of the main contributions of this research is to show the efficacy of the techniques included in the REMPOS program, in contrast to the evidence provided by other types of therapy interventions that focuses on dimensions like forgiveness, in which the results usually show inconsistency (López et al, 2021).…”