Reminiscence

Social and Creative Activities with Older People in Care

by

Roger Sim

ISBN 0 86388 169 6 Format 240pp, A4 paperback

Reminiscence sessions and associated activities are an appropriate and effective way of bringing pleasure, stimulation, meaning and purpose into the lives of older people in care. This manual describes in detail the kind of activities that can be carried out, as well as the principles behind creative Reminiscence Work.

"Roger Sim is not only a dedicated expert in the art of reminiscence but also has a facility for writing which makes the book easy to read and difficult to put down. I recommend it strongly." John Brocklehurst CBE MD FRCP, Emeritus Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Manchester

"He has distilled his enormous experience, writing with passion about the value of sensitive reminiscence work. In a style that is easy, clear and humorous, Roger Sim guides the reader through all the pitfalls that can beset even the most enthusiastic reminiscence worker, conveying a sense of both the seriousness of the task on the one hand and the need for daring and risk taking on the other." Pam Schweitzer, Director, Age Exchange, London

"I will say my first instinct was to put it to one side thinking 'not another Reminiscence publication', however I am so very pleased I started to read...it is one of the best Reminiscence books that I have read (and I have read quite a few!) because it does not just deal with the subject of Reminiscence in isolation to other social activities, but covers the whole range of a human being's need in regard to stimulation, value and awareness of self. I will without doubt be promoting your book as essential reading for anyone taking on the role of activity organiser." Jaqueline Ross, OTC Training and Resource Services

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